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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Gooey Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in these Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, a delicious blend of soft brioche dough and gooey chocolate filling, perfect for desserts or breakfast.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with bread flour
  • 1 large egg can increase liquid by up to 3 tbsp for egg-free version
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
For the Filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar white sugar can substitute
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder ensure it's unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon optional spices: nutmeg or allspice
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can substitute with sugar alternative
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream milk can be used as lighter option

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gently warm the milk and sprinkle yeast over it, allowing it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt in a mixer. Pour in yeast mixture, egg, and butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Once risen, roll dough into a rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle filling, and roll tightly. Slice into 9-11 pieces.
  6. Place sliced rolls in a greased dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-60 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and soft.
  8. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw and warm before serving.

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