Description
Soft, fluffy, and filled with rich swirls of cocoa, cinnamon, and sugar—these chocolate cinnamon rolls are the ultimate breakfast or dessert treat. Topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, they’re the perfect balance of gooey, sweet, and indulgent.
Ingredients
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup warm milk
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
Filling:
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup mini chocolate chips
Glaze:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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2–3 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Make the Filling
Combine brown sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
3. Roll and Fill
Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle filling mixture, and top with chocolate chips.
4. Shape the Rolls
Roll tightly into a log and cut into 10–12 pieces. Place in a greased baking dish. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
6. Glaze and Serve
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm rolls. Enjoy gooey chocolate goodness!
Notes
Best enjoyed warm with extra chocolate drizzle or icing.
You can prepare the dough the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20M
- Cook Time: 25M
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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