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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, these Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are easy to make and absolutely delicious with a sweet chocolate and cinnamon filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast Use fresh yeast for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk Make sure it's warm but not hot.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Melted.
  • 1 large egg
Filling ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Glaze ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese Can substitute with dairy-free cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk For glazing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Baking
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, and sprinkle with cocoa, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
  2. Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
  3. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.