Description
Indulge in these delicious Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of chocolate and cinnamon for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips evenly on top.
- Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle the icing over the warm rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the cocoa mixture.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg