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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Gooey Cocoa Swirl

Rich, soft cinnamon rolls with a cocoa twist. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • - 9x13” baking dish
  • Whisk
  • - Knife or floss (for slicing)

Ingredients
  

  • **Dough:**
  • - ¾ cup warm milk
  • - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • - ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • - ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • **Filling:**
  • - ½ cup butter softened
  • - ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • - 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - ½ cup chocolate chips
  • **Glaze:**
  • - 1 cup powdered sugar
  • - 2–3 tbsp milk
  • - 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • - ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
  • Mix in egg, butter, flour, and salt. Knead 8–10 mins.
  • Let dough rise 1–1.5 hrs in a warm place.
  • Mix filling. Roll dough to 14x9”. Spread filling and sprinkle chocolate.
  • Roll tightly and slice into 9–12 rolls.
  • Place in greased pan. Let rise 30–45 mins.
  • Bake at 350°F for 22–25 mins.
  • Mix glaze and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking
- Use espresso in glaze for mocha flavor
- Great with berries or whipped cream
Keyword Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls