Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls: A Sweet and Decadent Treat

A Perfect Combination of Rich Chocolate and Warm Cinnamon

These Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, adding rich cocoa flavor to the dough and finishing with a delicious Nutella glaze. Follow this recipe to create a batch of these sweet, gooey, and irresistible rolls.

Equipment Needed

To make these delicious Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, you will need the following equipment:

• Saucepan
• Large mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Rolling pin
• Knife
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Oven

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 410ml whole milk
• 90g butter
• 690g bread flour
• 60g cocoa powder
• 22g fast action dry yeast
• 150g granulated sugar

For the Filling:

• 65g brown sugar
• 50g butter, softened
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• 30g icing sugar
• 2 tbsp melted Nutella
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 80ml double cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a saucepan, warm the milk and dissolve the 90g of butter in it, stirring regularly until fully melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, cocoa powder, fast action dry yeast, and granulated sugar.
   • Pour the milk and butter mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing to form a dough.
   • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest in a warm place for at least an hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
   • Spread the 50g of softened butter evenly over the dough, reaching the edges.
   • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, additional 50g of butter, and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
3. Shape the Rolls:
   • Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
   • Cut off any uneven edges, then slice the log into even rolls.
   • Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between each roll. Let them rise for another hour until they have doubled in size.
4. Bake the Rolls:
   • Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).
   • Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked through.
5. Prepare the Glaze:
   • While the rolls are cooling, mix the icing sugar, melted Nutella, vanilla extract, and double cream in a bowl until smooth.
6. Glaze and Serve:
   • Spread the glaze over the warm rolls.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of chocolate and cinnamon.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and share your experience.

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