Description
These Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls blend rich cocoa and fragrant cinnamon in a tender, gooey pastry that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp softened butter
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it bloom for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread softened butter on the dough, then sprinkle the filling mixture of brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal rolls, placing them in a greased baking pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Avoid over-baking to keep rolls moist. For best results, use fresh yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg