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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls made with soft dough and rich filling for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Microwave
  • baking dish
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups water, lukewarm

Chocolate Filling

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 cups bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 0.333 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.333 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

To Make the Dough

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast and salt.
  • Mix in the butter until the mixture is crumbly, then stir in the egg and water and knead on medium speed for about 8 minutes, until the dough clears the sides of the bowl. It is a soft dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a large, oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 90 minutes.

To Make the Filling

  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate and microwave for 60-90 seconds on high until melted.
  • Whisk in the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt. Set aside.

To Assemble the Rolls

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 10x15 inch rectangle.
  • Starting at a 15-inch edge, spread the filling onto the dough all the way to the 10-inch edges, leaving a 1-inch border unfilled at the opposite edge.
  • Roll the dough from the filled edge all the way to the unfilled edge.
  • Cut the log into 12 equally-sized pieces and arrange in the prepared pan.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 60 minutes.

To Bake the Rolls

  • Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Egg wash the rolls carefully and bake for 25-35 minutes, until firm and lightly brown. Set aside while you make the glaze.

To Glaze and Serve

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cream cheese and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk in 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and spreadable. If it is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach the correct consistency.
  • Spread the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Rewarm in the microwave for 30 seconds before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
Keyword baking, Chocolate, cinnamon rolls, dessert, Pastry, Sweet
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