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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

These Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls feature soft dough filled with rich chocolate and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a sweet icing for an indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk Warm
  • 1/4 cup water Warm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Icing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the warm milk, water, melted butter, and egg. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
  3. Gradually incorporate the remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Filling and Forming
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa powder, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (approximately 12 x 18 inches).
  3. Spread the cocoa mixture evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the chocolate chips.
  4. Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
  5. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the rolls for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  3. While the rolls cool, mix the powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth icing.
  4. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls before enjoying!

Notes

Store your Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven before serving.