For me, chocolate orange crescent rolls are inextricably linked to the Advent season. My grandma always baked them, and the scent of orange and chocolate that spread throughout the house is one of my fondest childhood memories. This recipe is a tribute to her baking skills, adapted to the modern kitchen technology of the Thermomix®. The list of ingredients may seem simple at first glance, but each individual component plays an important role. Wheat flour type 405 forms the base, while the cornstarch ensures a delicate, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. The baking powder gives the crescent rolls a slight looseness. The sugar contributes the sweetness, which is perfectly balanced by a pinch of salt. The egg, ideally at room temperature, binds the ingredients and gives the dough smoothness. The grated orange zest is the heart of the aroma - it brings a fruity, slightly bitter note that harmonizes wonderfully with the chocolate. The butter, cold and in pieces, ensures the shortbread-like quality of the dough. And of course the dark chocolate, which not only provides the chocolatey taste, but also an interesting texture when coarsely chopped and mixed into the dough. When preparing in the Thermomix®, it is important to observe the order of the ingredients. First mix the dry ingredients so that the baking powder is evenly distributed. Then add the wet ingredients and do not knead the dough for too long, otherwise it may become tough. Knead in the chopped chocolate only at the end so that it does not melt too much. If the dough is too sticky, you can dust it with a little flour before cooling. The cooling time is important so that the dough can relax and be processed better. When shaping the crescent rolls, make sure that they are not too thick, as they will rise a little in the oven. The baking time may vary depending on the oven, so it is important to keep an eye on the crescent rolls. They should be golden brown, but not too dark. If you want to try a vegan version, you can replace the butter with vegan margarine and the egg with an egg substitute (e.g. applesauce or flaxseed egg). For a gluten-free version, you can use gluten-free flour. Instead of orange zest, you can also use other spices such as cinnamon, cardamom or gingerbread spice. The chocolate orange crescent rolls are a treat on their own, but also go perfectly with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. You can also dust them with powdered sugar or garnish with chopped nuts. They are an ideal finger food for the Advent season and are also suitable as a small gift from the kitchen. The crescent rolls can be stored well in a cookie tin. They will stay fresh for several days. You can also prepare the dough and store it in the refrigerator. So you always have fresh crescent rolls at hand when visitors announce themselves.

Chocolate Orange Crescent Rolls

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Ingredients (11 ingredients)

Preparation (8 steps)

Mix dry ingredients

Knead dough

Chop and knead in chocolate

Chill dough

Preheat oven

Form crescent rolls

Bake crescent rolls

Melt and decorate the glaze

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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