Print

Chocolate Sweet Rolls

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These chocolate sweet rolls are a soft, cocoa-infused take on classic cinnamon rolls, filled with gooey chocolate and cinnamon, and topped with a smooth chocolate cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they offer rich flavor without overwhelming sweetness.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • 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 about 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, combine bread flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, egg yolk, and warm milk. Mix on low until a rough dough forms.
  2. Add half the softened butter and mix until incorporated, then add the rest. Mix on medium speed until smooth and elastic.
  3. Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 90–120 minutes until doubled.
  4. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10 x 15 inch rectangle. Cover while preparing filling.
  5. To make filling, melt butter and chocolate with salt in a double boiler. Remove from heat, stir in cocoa powder and cinnamon, and let cool slightly.
  6. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Roll tightly from a short end into a log. Pinch to seal and cut into 9 equal rolls.
  7. Arrange rolls in the pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 22 minutes until set and lightly browned at edges.
  9. While rolls cool slightly, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add cocoa powder and salt, then mix in milk until creamy.
  10. Spread frosting over warm (not hot) rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Add chopped chocolate chunks to the filling for extra texture.
  • Use dark chocolate for a less sweet roll.
  • Swap frosting for vanilla or coffee versions if desired.
  • Add espresso powder or chopped nuts to the filling for variation.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/how-to-make-chocolate-sweet-rolls/