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Just be sure to stop here and enjoy the ooey-gooey cinnamon bun goodness of Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls. If you do nothing else, treat yourself. Soft, fluffy, and mouth-watering, these pastries are filled with heavenly, decadent chocolate, complemented by warm sugar and cinnamon aromatic spices. And the best part? These divine goodies can be made from the comfort of your own home with minimal steps and ingredients.

Whether you’re a master baker or just learning to cook, this recipe will surely lead you through the steps to making these amazing Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls that will not disappoint family, friends, and the most particular sweet tooth.

Ingredients

· Dough

2 cups warm water (100°F to 110°F)

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

3 tablespoons sugar

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

· Filling

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

· Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Step 1

Prepare the Dough by adding warm water, yeast, and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Stir gently to dissolve the yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture is foamy.

Step 2

Place flour, salt, and melted butter in the bowl. Mix until you have a shaggy dough. Now knead the dough for 10-12 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Turn the dough out into a greased bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and leave somewhere warm for about 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.

Step 3

To make the filling combine the granulated sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl. Add in the softened butter, and mix well.

Step 4

Here comes the Assembling of the rolls. For that dust a work surface with flour and roll out the risen dough about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the dough, stopping 1 inch away from the edges. Then spoon out the chocolate chips on top of the cinnamon sugar mixture.

To make rolls, start from the long side, and roll the dough into a tight log. Divide the log into 12-15 equal parts. Finally, arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a few inches between each roll.

Step 5

Use a little oil to coat and cover the rolls with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes or until puffy.

Step 6

Bake the Rolls in the Preheated oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg for a golden glaze. Bake them for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread the glaze over the warm rolls. Your Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are ready!

Here are some tips to bake the perfect chocolate cinnamon rolls.

1. Before starting to make chocolate cinnamon rolls, it is important to create a high caliber of ingredients to utilize. Using fresh yeast, real butter and good-quality chocolate will make a huge difference in the taste and texture of your rolls.

2. Getting longer rolls means you are rolling out and shaping your dough more accurately, measuring your flour accurately is also going to be helpful for your dough to rise properly and your rolls to bake as fluffy and light.

3. Using the correct type of flour, such as bread flour or high-protein all-purpose, will also aid in your dough forming a nice, strong gluten structure, giving you a tender yet chewy crumb.

4. If your dough gets too warm, it’s essential to keep it at room temperature while you work with it. This will promote a more even, efficient fermentation of the yeast, as well as a more even rise of the dough.

5. Take care not to overmix the dough, it will develop a dense, tough crumb. Mix the elements just until they turn into a shaggy mass, then let the dough relax and change. Your stand mixer with a dough hook attachment will be the friend holding your hand while you mix and knead the dough more quickly and easily.

6. As you roll and fill the dough, also take care to roll it out evenly to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Spread the chocolate and cinnamon mixture over the dough with an offset spatula or butter knife, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

7. Just be careful here not to overfill the rolls so that the filling oozes out during baking.

8. When baking these rolls, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. Do not overbake; this will cause the rolls to dry out. The rolls should be golden brown and a bit soft in the center. Drizzle the glaze over the still-warm rolls, for the glaze to seize up and finish sweet and sticky.

10. Do not underestimate the importance of practice in baking perfect chocolate cinnamon rolls. Getting the recipe perfect might take a few tries, but once you do it with persistence and patience, you won’t be able to stop making these gooey and delicious rolls.

10. Don’t forget to use a thermometer if you want to make sure your ingredients are at room temperature and your oven’s up to the right temperature.

11. Don’t skip this resting time; it will help develop the gluten structure, and give a more tender crumb. Now that you have these tips and tricks, get ready to bake some perfect chocolate cinnamon rolls that will impress family and friends alike!

Serve and Enjoy your Chocolate Cinnamon rolls. Serve warm, or allow them to cool entirely on a wire rack. Store leftovers covered in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days.