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Chocolate Sweet Rolls

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These chocolate sweet rolls are a decadent twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a soft chocolate dough, gooey chocolate-cinnamon filling, and a rich chocolate cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 to 3½ hours
  • Yield: 9 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 330 g bread flour (2¾ cups)
  • 15 g Dutch process cocoa powder (3 tbsp)
  • 25 g granulated sugar (2 tbsp)
  • 6 g sea salt (1 tsp)
  • 7 g instant yeast (2¼ tsp)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 160 g whole or 2% milk (⅔ cup), warmed to 90°F
  • 42 g unsalted butter (3 tbsp), softened
  • 42 g salted butter (3 tbsp), melted (for filling)
  • 125 g milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar (4 oz), chopped
  • 5 g cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt (for filling)
  • 56 g cream cheese (2 oz or 4 tbsp), room temperature
  • 40 g powdered sugar (⅓ cup)
  • 5 g Dutch process cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
  • 2 tsp whole or 2% milk, room temperature
  • A small pinch of sea salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, egg yolk, and warm milk. Mix on low speed until a dough forms.
  2. Add half the softened butter, mix until incorporated, then add the remaining butter. Mix on low to medium speed until dough is smooth and soft.
  3. Shape dough into a ball, lightly grease the bowl, return dough to bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 90–120 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Punch down the dough and roll it into a 10 × 15 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cover while making the filling.
  5. For the filling, melt butter, chopped chocolate, and salt over a double boiler. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder and cinnamon. Cool slightly.
  6. Spread filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on short sides. Roll up tightly from a short side into a log and cut into 9 equal rolls.
  7. Arrange rolls in the prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for about 22 minutes until set and lightly browned.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add cocoa powder and salt, then milk, and mix until creamy.
  10. Spread frosting on warm (not hot) rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate in the filling for a less sweet version.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder or cardamom for extra flavor in the filling.
  • Substitute the frosting with a simple vanilla glaze for a lighter finish.
  • Dough may rise more slowly in cooler environments due to its enriched nature.

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