Description

Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of homemade chocolate cinnamon rolls! These delightful treats combine rich chocolate and fragrant cinnamon, creating a cozy experience that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. With a fluffy texture and creamy icing, they are sure to impress family and friends. Easy to customize with nuts or dried fruit, these rolls bring a touch of magic to any morning—making every bite a moment worth savoring.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast: Warm half a cup of milk until lukewarm. Stir in sugar, sprinkle yeast over the top, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
2. Create Your Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add melted butter, activated yeast mixture, eggs, and remaining milk. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Let It Rise: Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
5. Make the Filling: Mix softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder until thick but spreadable.
6. Roll It Up: Roll out dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread filling evenly and roll tightly from one end. Slice into approximately 12 rounds.
7. Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 310
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruit into the filling. To ensure moist rolls, keep an eye on baking time; avoid overbaking.