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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy pastries filled with swirls of warm cinnamon and melted chocolate, then optionally finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or cozy mornings, these rolls deliver the perfect balance of rich cocoa, spice, and sweetness in every gooey bite.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast / Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast
  • ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) warm water
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add egg, softened butter, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon for the filling. Set aside.
  5. Punch down dough and roll it into a 12×16-inch (30×40 cm) rectangle on a floured surface.
  6. Spread softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with the sugar-cocoa-cinnamon mixture, then evenly distribute the chocolate chips.
  7. Roll up tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 equal rolls.
  8. Place rolls into a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Add espresso powder to the filling to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Replace half the chocolate chips with chopped nuts for added crunch.
  • Spread Nutella over the dough before sprinkling the filling for an extra-indulgent version.
  • Add orange zest to the filling for a festive touch.
  • Make ahead: Refrigerate shaped rolls overnight, then let them rise at room temperature before baking.

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