Description
If regular cinnamon rolls are good, then these Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are on a whole other level.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
For the Chocolate Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
- ½ cup melted dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, then add in the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate until it forms a smooth paste.
Roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread the chocolate cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Roll it up tightly from the long edge and slice into 12 rolls. Place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30-40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden and fluffy.
While the rolls cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the warm rolls and serve immediately!