Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Sweet Rolls, where rich chocolate and fluffy dough unite to create a mouthwatering treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These rolls feature a buttery, soft dough filled with a decadent chocolate mixture, ensuring every bite is a sweet sensation. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or prepared the night before for an easy morning indulgence, these Chocolate Sweet Rolls are sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them warm drizzled with icing and your favorite toppings for an irresistible treat that will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 100°F (38°C)
- 6 Tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 Tablespoon (9g) active dry or instant yeast
- 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups (530g) bread flour, plus more as needed for hands/work surface
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (10g) unsweetened natural or dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or a 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bar, finely chopped
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted (sift after measuring)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, whisk warm milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Add remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and 1 cup flour; mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
- Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides.
- Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes until soft and slightly tacky.
- Place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 2 hours).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with filling ingredients.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into sections; arrange in a baking dish.
- Allow to rise again until doubled (about 1 hour), then bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes until lightly browned.
- Prepare icing while rolls bake; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg