Description
Indulgent cinnamon rolls infused with rich cocoa and filled with chocolate chips, perfect for a cozy breakfast or special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt until combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Pour wet into dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Brush with melted butter.
- Add Filling: Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips evenly over the dough.
- Form the Rolls: Roll tightly from one edge and cut into 12 pieces.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place rolls in a greased dish, ensuring they are snug.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, make sure to not skip the rising process for light, fluffy rolls. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg