Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Delight in these decadent Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and fragrant cinnamon in soft dough, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for filling
- 2 tsp cinnamon for filling
- 2 tbsp softened butter for spreading
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon for the filling, then sprinkle it evenly over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other, creating a log shape.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces and arrange them in a greased baking pan.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before glazing.
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience. Consider a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk or serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for up to three months.