Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of our Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful combination of soft chocolate brioche dough and a rich cinnamon-chocolate filling. Topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or as an irresistible dessert. Their fluffy texture and decadent flavor make them an instant favorite among family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, these rolls are sure to impress at gatherings or brunches. Follow this simple recipe to create your own batch of gooey, chocolaty goodness!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 1/2 tsp dry baker's yeast
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing lukewarm milk with dry yeast and letting it sit for about 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix on medium speed.
- Add egg, melted butter, and milk mixture; knead for about 3 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for about 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with filling mixture, roll tightly into a log shape, and cut into pieces.
- Place rolls in a baking dish and let them rise again for about 30–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg