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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with these fluffy Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls. Bursting with a rich dark chocolate cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, these rolls are both decadent and easy to make. Perfect for special occasions or simply enjoying on a cozy weekend morning, they are sure to impress your family and friends with their delightful flavor and comforting texture. With straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can master this recipe. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked chocolate cinnamon rolls!

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus additional for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened for dough and room temperature for filling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, yeast, salt, and espresso.
  2. Add warm milk and softened butter; mix until combined, then knead until a soft dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (16×12 inches).
  5. Spread room temperature butter over the dough, sprinkle with sugar-cocoa mixture, and add chocolate chips.
  6. Roll tightly from one long side into a log; seal seams and cut into 9 pieces.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk; drizzle over warm rolls.

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