Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Once in a while, I crave cinnamon rolls. I missed the aroma of cinnamon, not only in the kitchen, but around the house. Our family often bought the 'original' flavoured rolls from Cinnabon and enjoyed them for breakfast. When I came across this recipe, I was excited to see that it put a chocolate-y twist on the classic recipe. This tasty treat also makes a sweet snack, paired best with milk.

In making bread, one of the important step is to activate the yeast. I remember my friend teaching me how to make one. It is important that the milk or water is warm (100F/38C degrees). If the liquid is too cold, it won't activate and if it's too hot, it will kill the yeast.

It will not be complete without chocolate added to it. It also best to eat with coffee or tea.

Yield: 12

Author: Malu Bonifacio

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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

chocolate twist on a classic cinnamon roll

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 30 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 3 Hour

Ingredients

Cinnamon Rolls

• 240 ml (1 cup) warm (100°F) milk
• 75 grams (⅓ cup) granulated white sugar
• 10 grams (1Tablespoon) active dry yeast
• 72 grams (5Tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 540 grams (4 ¼ cups) all purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp salt

Chocolate Filling

• 90 grams (6Tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 grams (½ cup) brown sugar
• 10 grams (2Tablespoons) cocoa powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 135 grams dark chocolate

Chocolate Ganache (optional)

• 75 grams Chocolate
• 75 grams Whipping Cream

Instructions

Prepare Dough

1. Activate the yeast by combining the warm milk, yeast and 1 tsp of sugar. Set aside until it bubbles.
2. In a standing mixer, combine butter, eggs, sugar, salt and slowly add the flour.
3. Beat until well combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl. The dough will be sticky.
4. Grease a large bowl with oil and place the dough. Cover and let it rise for an hour or until it doubles in size.
5. Prepare the filling.

Prepare Filling

1. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: brown sugar, cocoa powder and ground cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, whip the softened unsalted butter and vanilla extract. Set aside.
3. Once the dough has doubled in size,roll it out onto a floured surface into a 15x9” rectangle by using a rolling pin.
4. Spread the butter over the dough.
5. Sprinkle the dry ingredients.
6. Cut the dough into 12-14 pieces.
7. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Let it cool and prepare the chocolate ganache.

Prepare Chocolate Ganache (optional)

1. Heat the whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
2. Pour the whipping cream in the chocolates and let it sit for a minute before stirring.
3. Drizzle the chocolate ganache on top of the rolls.