Description
Indulgent chocolate cinnamon rolls invite sweet adventure with rich cocoa swirls and warm spice. Comfort meets decadence in this irresistible breakfast treat you’ll crave from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) warm milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) melted butter
- 200g melted chocolate (approximately 1 cup)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup (66g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (50g) melted butter
Instructions
- Activate yeast by warming milk to 100F (38C). Sprinkle yeast and sugar, allowing 5-10 minutes until foamy bubbles develop.
- Whisk eggs, vanilla, and remaining sugar in a large mixing bowl. Incorporate melted butter and activated yeast mixture thoroughly.
- Gradually fold flour and salt into wet ingredients, creating a cohesive soft dough. Knead vigorously for 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a stand mixer until texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a covered, warm environment. Allow rising for 1-2 hours until volume doubles, creating a puffy, airy texture.
- Create decadent filling by melting chocolate and blending with butter, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and sugar until consistency becomes spreadable and glossy.
- On a generously floured surface, roll dough into a rectangular shape measuring approximately 17×13 inches, ensuring even thickness.
- Distribute chocolate-cinnamon filling uniformly across dough’s surface, leaving minimal gaps for consistent flavor distribution.
- Tightly roll dough from the elongated side, forming a compact log. Slice into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and permit second rising for 30-45 minutes, allowing further expansion.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Serve immediately while warm, pairing with preferred beverage for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Matters Ensure milk is precisely lukewarm, not hot, to prevent killing the yeast and guarantee perfect rising.
- Flour Flexibility Experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free flour blends for diverse dietary needs, adjusting liquid ratios accordingly.
- Chocolate Quality Choose high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor profile that elevates the entire roll experience.
- Temperature Control Allow rolls to rise in a draft-free, consistently warm spot like a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to maintain ideal proofing conditions.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 341 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg