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Cinnamon Rolls

Servings: 12 Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Difficulty: Beginner
Cinnamon Rolls Indulge in chocolatey delight with these homemade chocolate cinnamon rolls! 1

Indulge in chocolatey delight with these homemade chocolate cinnamon rolls!

Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 9 votes
Soft, cocoa-infused dough swirled with aromatic cinnamon, these irresistible treats are a chocolate lover's paradise. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings any time, these gooey delights promise pure chocolate bliss in every bite!
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 12 Calories: 500

Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Caramel

Instructions

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Preparation of Dough

  1. Mixing the Wet Ingredients
    In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, melted butter, and active dry yeast. Stir well and let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast has bloomed. Ensure the mixture is just warm, registering between 37-43˚C. If warmer, allow to cool slightly.
  2. Add the flour
    Add 520 grams of flour to the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  3. Allowing the Dough to Rise
    Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until nearly doubled in size.
  4. Preparing the Baking Pans
    Generously butter two 20 cm round baking pans and set aside.

Preparation of Filling

  1. Preparing the Cinnamon-Cacao Filling
    In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, cacao, and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside.
  1. Adding Dry Ingredients
    Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and add the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a clean surface. Leave a bit of flour nearby to use as needed, but try not to incorporate too much.
  2. Kneading the Dough
    Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface or your hands. The dough should be very smooth and spring back when poked.
  3. Rolling and Shaping the Dough
    Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 1 cm thick. Use a bench scraper or spatula to fix the corners, ensuring they are sharp and even.
  1. Spreading the Filling
    Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  2. Adding the chocolate Drops
    Sprinkle the chocolate drops over the rolled-out dough.
  3. Rolling the Dough into a Log
    Starting from one short end, roll up the dough into a log and pinch the seam closed.
  4. Cutting the Cinnamon Rolls
    Place seam-side down and trim any uneven ends. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into evenly sized pieces, about 8 cm thick. Place the cinnamon rolls in the prepared pans, one in the center and about 5 around the sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 35-45 minutes, until expanded by about half of their original volume. (If saving for later, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months).
  5. Preheat the oven
    Preheat the oven to 180˚C.

Preparation of Caramel:

  1. Making the Caramel Sauce
    In a pan, melt sugar combined with water until golden brown. Do not overmix. Add the butter and cream, stirring quickly until the mixture becomes runny again.
  1. Baking
    Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Once finished, let the cinnamon rolls cool for about 10 minutes.
  1. Drizzling Caramel Over the Cinnamon Rolls
    Drizzle the caramel over the cinnamon rolls, using the back of a spoon to spread if desired. Enjoy your delicious homemade cinnamon rolls!

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  1. Sierra

    Absolutely delicious! The chocolate and caramel combo is perfection—soft, gooey, and irresistible!

  2. Vivienne

    The rich chocolate and caramel make these cinnamon rolls melt-in-your-mouth good.

  3. Nina

    These rolls are heavenly! Perfectly soft, with an amazing balance of chocolate and caramel.

  4. Vivienne

    So flavorful! The combination of cinnamon, chocolate, and caramel is just divine.

  5. Cassidy

    Amazing texture and flavor! The chocolate and caramel drizzle take these rolls to another level.

  6. Greer Franklin

    Delightfully soft and rich! The cocoa and caramel blend is simply irresistible in these rolls.

  7. Serene

    The combination of cinnamon, chocolate, and caramel is just divine.

  8. Eliza Abbott

    The chocolate and caramel combination is heavenly.

  9. Delia

    Perfectly soft with rich chocolate and sweet caramel. A must-try for any treat lover!

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