Description
A nostalgic recipe for fluffy Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls filled with rich chocolate and comforting cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to reach desired consistency)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Combine warm milk and granulated sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast over the top, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the foamy yeast mixture and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour and salt in another bowl, then gradually add it to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down risen dough and roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the Filling: Spread cinnamon filling over the dough and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Roll and Cut: Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place in Baking Dish: Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 baking dish and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Frost and Enjoy: Let rolls cool for a few minutes before spreading frosting on top and serve warm.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients, particularly butter and eggs, for optimal dough texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg