Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls. Are a luxurious twist. On a beloved classic. Imagine a soft, rich chocolate dough. Rolled up with a decadent filling. Made from dark cocoa, cinnamon, and brown sugar. All topped off with a silky. And melt-in-your-mouth chocolate glaze. Every bite. Is a heavenly blend of chocolate. And cinnamon. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether for a special breakfast treat. Or an indulgent dessert. These rolls are sure to impress. Your family and friends. With their irresistible flavor. And delightful texture.
9 Servings
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Roll Filling:
- 2/3 c packed light brown sugar 133 grams
- 2 tablespoon black cocoa 14 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
- 1/4 c unsalted butter softened (56 grams) - to be spread on the dough
Chocolate Cinnamon Roll Dough:
- 3 1/4 c all-purpose flour + up to 1/2 c additional flour to be added later in process 406-500 grams
- 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder 50 grams
- 2 teaspoon or 1 packet instant dry yeast 7g, 1/4 ounces
- 1 teaspoon salt 6 grams
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee 2 grams
- 1 c whole milk 240ml
- 1/2 c granulated sugar 100 grams
- 1/4 c unsalted butter room temperature (56 grams)
- 1 large egg room temperature (56 grams)
Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature (8 grams)
- 2/3 c milk or dark chocolate chips 120 grams
- 3 tablespoon whole milk 45ml
- 1 c powdered sugar 125 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4ml
Instructions
- Make Filling: Mix brown sugar, black cocoa, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare Dough: Combine flour, cocoa powder, yeast, coffee, and salt in a large bowl.
- Heat Milk Mixture: Warm milk, sugar, and butter. Stir into dry ingredients.
- Add Egg: Mix in egg until dough forms. Knead until elastic.
- Rest Dough: Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Roll Dough: Roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread with butter and filling.
- Form Rolls: Roll dough, cut into 9 pieces, and place in a greased pan.
- Rise Rolls: Turn off the oven, and place rolls inside to rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 26-32 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Melt butter and chocolate chips with milk. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Glaze Rolls: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
To make these Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls gluten-free. Substitute the all-purpose flour. With a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure the blend contains xanthan gum. To help the dough maintain its structure. Additionally, check that all other ingredients. Like cocoa powder and instant yeast. Are certified gluten-free. You may need to adjust the liquid content slightly. As gluten-free flours. Can absorb moisture differently. Follow the same instructions. And enjoy delicious. And fluffy gluten-free chocolate cinnamon rolls!