Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate and cinnamon with these homemade sweet rolls. Perfect for breakfast or a dessert treat, these gooey rolls are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2½ cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Combine warm milk, melted butter, and egg, then mix into the dry ingredients. Knead until smooth and let rise.
- Make the filling: Mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Roll out the dough, spread with butter, sprinkle the sugar mixture and chocolate chips. Roll up and slice.
- Bake: Place the rolls in a baking dish, let rise, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Enhance with Nutella for extra flavor.
- Prep ahead and bake fresh in the morning.
- Store leftovers covered for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
