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Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Three freshly baked chocolate cinnamon rolls generously topped with white icing, sitting on a white plate near a window.
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Bake bakery-style, pillow-soft chocolate cinnamon rolls that are truly decadent. These sweet rolls feature a rich chocolate filling, chocolate chips, and are topped with a homemade chocolate cream cheese frosting for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a serious dessert craving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Salt, to taste
  • For the Frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until it reaches 105-115°F. Whisk in the sugar and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the bread flour, salt, and half of the cocoa powder (reserving the rest for the filling). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. While the dough rises, prepare the filling. Mix the remaining cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a small bowl.
  6. Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out into a large rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
  7. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly starting from the long edge.
  8. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  11. Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls. Serve warm for the best gooey texture.

Notes

  • For extra richness, substitute half the bread flour with cake flour to achieve an even softer texture.
  • If you prefer a thinner glaze over thick frosting, mix powdered sugar with cocoa powder and just enough milk to drizzle.
  • You can prepare the dough the night before, let it rise once, then place it in the refrigerator. Roll and bake the next morning.

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