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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft, gooey Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls featuring a rich chocolate and warm cinnamon filling. Perfectly balanced with sweet, spicy, and chocolaty flavors, these tender rolls are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients and bakery-quality taste, they are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk with 1 tablespoon sugar and allow to bloom for 5 minutes until frothy. Add the flour, eggs, melted butter, remaining sugar, and salt gradually. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  2. Make the Filling: While the dough rises, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a bowl. Mix well and set aside to meld flavors.
  3. Roll and Fill the Dough: Punch down the risen dough gently. Roll out on a floured surface into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread the chocolate-cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, covering all edges.
  4. Shape and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log, sealing the edge with a little water. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls. Place rolls in a greased or parchment-lined baking pan with some space between them.
  5. Final Rise and Bake: Cover loosely and let the rolls rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through but still soft inside.
  6. Glaze and Serve: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls once slightly cooled for a shiny, sweet finish.

Notes

  • Use lukewarm milk (about 100-110°F) to properly activate yeast.
  • Allow dough to rise fully twice for best texture.
  • Spread filling evenly to ensure flavorful rolls.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the rolled dough without squishing it.
  • Bake on the middle rack for even baking and browning.

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