Description
Soft, gooey Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls combining warm cinnamon spice with rich, melty chocolate. Perfectly tender and fluffy rolls created with simple ingredients and easy steps, ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Glaze Ingredients (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the whole milk until lukewarm (not hot). Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture. Knead by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Make the Chocolate Cinnamon Filling: While the dough rises, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to create a rich, spiced filling.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: Punch the risen dough down gently. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 16 by 12-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and seal the seam. Cut into 12 even slices and place them cut-side up in a greased baking pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls loosely with a clean towel and let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until fluffy and puffy.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and gooey but not burnt. Avoid overbaking to keep softness.
- Glaze and Serve: Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract to make a creamy glaze. Drizzle generously over the warm rolls and enjoy fresh for the best chocolate-cinnamon experience.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Knead the dough well to develop gluten and ensure soft, fluffy rolls.
- Do not rush the rising times to achieve better texture and flavor.
- Use dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to cut even slices.
- Check the rolls while baking and remove once golden brown to prevent drying out.
- Serve rolls warm to enhance gooey chocolate and cinnamon aroma.
- You can omit cream cheese from glaze for a simple powdered sugar icing or substitute with butter-based icing.
- Dough can be prepared the night before by refrigerating after the first rise for convenience.
- Freeze unbaked rolls by wrapping tightly; thaw overnight in fridge before second rise and baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chocolate cinnamon rolls, soft cinnamon rolls, chocolate rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, breakfast rolls, dessert rolls
