Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These rolls are different from the regular cinnamon rolls. When I take them to my morning bowling league, they are quickly scarfed up.—Myrna Sippel, Thompson, Illinois

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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 20 Servings
30 25 55

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • FILLING:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts, optional
  • ICING:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt and remaining water. Stir in 2-1/2 cups flour and cocoa. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips and nuts if desired; sprinkle over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  • Roll up each jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 10 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over rolls while slightly warm; sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired. Yield: 20 rolls.

Nutritional Facts 1 roll (calculated without nuts and additional chips) equals 243 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2008, p43

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Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by 5hungrykids

My kids really liked these! These were easy to make. One of my kids said she liked these better than the regular cinnamon rolls. The kids did say they were a little too sweet for breakfast. They prefer them for a dessert after a meal.

 
 
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