Description
Indulgent chocolate cinnamon rolls bring warmth from Mexican pastry traditions to your kitchen. Rich cocoa swirls and delicate cinnamon create a sweet symphony perfect for weekend mornings when comfort calls you home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (237 milliliters)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Chocolate Filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Additional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 package espresso (0.09 ounces or 2.5 grams)
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm milk to lukewarm temperature, creating an ideal environment for yeast activation.
- Dissolve yeast in the milk, allowing it to bloom and develop rich fermentation characteristics for approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture, blending until harmoniously combined.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, integrating ingredients systematically to develop a cohesive dough structure.
- Transition to a dough hook and knead the mixture, developing gluten networks and ensuring smooth elasticity.
- Transfer the dough to a generously oiled container, covering it to create a nurturing environment for rising.
- Allow the dough to proof in a warm, draft-free space, enabling significant volume expansion.
- Prepare the filling by mixing cinnamon, butter, and sugar into a fragrant, spreadable composition.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and roll it into a precise rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Evenly distribute the filling across the dough’s surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Scatter chopped chocolate strategically, reserving a portion for final garnishing.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, maintaining consistent tension.
- Slice the log into generously sized rolls with a sharp knife.
- Arrange the rolls in a well-greased skillet, allowing slight spacing for expansion.
- Preheat the oven to an optimal temperature for even baking.
- Create an espresso milk bath by combining espresso and heavy cream, enhancing flavor complexity.
- Gently pour half the milk mixture over the rolls, ensuring delicate moisture distribution.
- Bake until the rolls achieve a golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Craft a decadent glaze by whisking remaining espresso milk with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Drizzle the glossy glaze over warm rolls and sprinkle with reserved chocolate fragments.
Notes
- Dough preparation kicks off with warm milk and yeast, setting the stage for a tantalizing chocolate cinnamon adventure.
- Mixing ingredients transforms simple pantry staples into a luxurious, soft dough that promises pillowy rolls bursting with rich flavor.
- Rising time allows magical transformation, developing deep, complex tastes that will make your kitchen smell absolutely irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg