Chocolate cinnamon rolls: the ultimate luxuriously decadent breakfast roll

How to make chocolate cinnamon rolls

For the dough

Step 1

Pour the warm milk and yeast into a bowl.

step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar.

step 3

Combine and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.

Step 4

Add the remaining sugar, eggs and salt to the yeast mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the melted butter.

Step 6

Add 1 cup flour and mix on medium speed for 1 minute.

Step 7

Add 3 cups flour and mix on low speed for a few minutes until the dough becomes soft and slightly sticky and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Mix for another 3 minutes.

Step 8

Cover with plastic wrap.

Step 9

Let rest in a warm, draft-free place for 2 hours or until doubled in volume.

Step 10

Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Roll it out into a 10×16 inch rectangle.

For the filling

Step 11

Mix butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.

Step 12

Spread the butter mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

Step 13

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the butter mixture.

Step 14

Roll the rectangle tightly into a cylinder.

Step 15

Cut into 9 rolls.

Step 16

Place the rolls in the baking dish.

Step 17

Cover with cling film and let rise for 1 hour until the dough has doubled in size.

Step 18

Preheat your oven to 350F. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 to 28 minutes, until they begin to brown. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a rack for 10 minutes.

Prepare the icing and serve the chocolate cinnamon rolls

Step 19

While the rolls are cooling, heat the heavy cream in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds, or until hot. Mix in the espresso powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 20

Pour the icing over the cinnamon rolls.