Description
Delicious chocolate cinnamon rolls that combine rich chocolate flavor with warm cinnamon spice, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp softened butter
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add yeast mixture and melted butter to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, spread softened butter, and sprinkle the filling mixture evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly, slice into 12 rolls, and arrange in a greased pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before glazing.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- For extra chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the filling.
- These rolls are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg