🍫🍥 Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls – Warm, Gooey & Irresistible
Classic cinnamon rolls, but with a chocolatey upgrade.�Swirls of rich cocoa, cinnamon sugar, and melted chocolate chips… wrapped in soft, buttery dough and topped with a drizzle of vanilla glaze or chocolate ganache.�Perfect for chilly mornings, brunch spreads, or sweet cravings any time of day. ☕❤️
🧁 Recipe: Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Servings: 10–12 rolls�Prep Time: 20 min (plus rising time)�Bake Time: 20–25 min�Total: ~2 hours (including rising)
📝 Dough Ingredients:
• 3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
🍫 Filling Ingredients:
• ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate 🍫
🍯 Glaze (Choose One):
Option 1 – Vanilla glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Option 2 – Chocolate ganache:
• 100g dark chocolate
• 80ml cream
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough:
• In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
• Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (or until doubled in size).
2. Make the Filling:
• In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
• Once dough has risen, roll it into a rectangle (~30×40cm).
• Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the chocolate-cinnamon mixture. Add chocolate chips.
3. Roll & Slice:
• Roll the dough tightly from the long side.
• Slice into 10–12 even rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
• Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
4. Bake:
• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
5. Glaze & Serve:
• Let rolls cool slightly. Drizzle with your chosen glaze.
• Serve warm — gooey, chocolatey, and amazing! 😍
🍽️ Tips & Variations:
• Add a pinch of espresso powder to the filling for mocha flavor ☕
• Use hazelnut spread (like Nutella) as filling for extra richness
• Want to prep ahead? Let unbaked rolls rise overnight in the fridge, then bake fresh in the morning 🌅