Description
Delight in the rich flavors of Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, filled with melted chocolate and warm cinnamon, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra cookie crumbles for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the mixture, then gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread melted butter, cinnamon, crushed chocolate cookies, and mini chocolate chips over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice it into individual rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread the icing over the warm rolls and top with extra cookie crumbles.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or a preheated oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg