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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Warm, gooey, and impossibly decadent, these chocolate cinnamon rolls bring a new level of indulgence to your breakfast or brunch table. Swirls of bittersweet cocoa and cinnamon are tucked into pillowy dough, finished with a glossy chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Brunch, Holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Warm milk in a saucepan or microwave until it reaches 100-110°F. Pour into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add sugar, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter to yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder until well blended.
  • Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 14 x 18-inch rectangle.
  • Spread filling evenly over dough, then sprinkle with chopped chocolate.
  • Starting from the long side, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces using a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss.
  • Arrange rolls in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 22–26 minutes, until golden brown and the centers are cooked through.
  • While rolls cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSodium: 190mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23g
Keyword chocolate cinnamon rolls, brunch recipe, homemade cinnamon rolls, chocolate breakfast, baked goods
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