Chocolate rolls are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for breakfast or dessert. The soft and fluffy dough is filled with a rich and chocolatey filling that is perfectly balanced with the sweet glaze on top. These chocolate rolls are easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy these scrumptious chocolate rolls!
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Rising time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg to the bowl and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape on a floured surface.
- Spread the chocolate filling over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seams to seal.
- Cut the log into 12 even slices.
- Place the slices in a greased baking dish and let them rise for 10-15 minutes.
- Bake the chocolate rolls for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until a smooth glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm chocolate rolls before serving.
