Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

May 17, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

Chocolate cinnamon rolls are a delicious and decadent treat for any time of the day. They are made with a rich chocolate dough and filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. The rolls are baked until golden brown and finished off with a chocolate glaze. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Enjoy a gooey and sweet treat that is sure to satisfy any chocolate craving.

Ingredients

For the dough:

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder

For the filling:

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

To make the dough:

In a small bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture is foamy.
In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and remaining sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and mix until combined.
Add the yeast mixture, flour, salt, and cocoa powder to the bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

To make the filling:

In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until combined.

To assemble the rolls:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 16x20-inch rectangle.
Spread the filling evenly over the dough and then roll up the dough lengthwise. Cut the dough into 12-15 even sized rolls.
Place the rolls in the prepared pan. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 20 minutes.
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

To make the glaze:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze is thick but pourable.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.

Equipment

To make this recipe, you will need the following equipment:

Small bowl
Large bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
9x13-inch baking pan
Rolling pin
Sharp knife
Spatula

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.
You can also freeze the rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake as directed.
The glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave before using.

Nutrition

One cinnamon roll contains approximately 444 calories, 20 grams of fat, 59 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of protein.
It also contains 3 grams of fiber and 6 grams of sugar.