Description
Deliciously soft and gooey chocolate cinnamon rolls that are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, drizzle with chocolate icing.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American