Best 3 Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Icing Recipes

Indulge in the heavenly aroma and tantalizing flavors of homemade chocolate cinnamon rolls, a perfect treat to warm your heart and satisfy your sweet cravings. These delectable pastries are crafted with a soft and fluffy dough, generously filled with a luscious mixture of cinnamon sugar and rich chocolate chips. Topped with a decadent cream cheese icing, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and chocolaty goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of creating these irresistible chocolate cinnamon rolls from scratch, along with variations for a vegan version and a gluten-free alternative. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and impress your loved ones with this irresistible treat.

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CHOCOLATE CINNAMON ROLLS WITH ICING

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Check these out! What a scrumptious change of pace from ordinary cinnamon rolls, and a perfect addition to coffee breaks. Serve them at brunch, too. -Rita Lempka, Sterling, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
QUICK WHITE ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add shortening, salt, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, cocoa and 1 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour and blend with a spoon until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Stir dough down and turn onto a well-floured surface (dough will be soft). Roll out into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Carefully spread with butter. , Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter. Roll up gently, beginning at a wide end. Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes., Meanwhile, for icing, stir all ingredients together in a small bowl until mixture is desired spreading consistency. Drizzle icing onto warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CINNAMON ROLLS

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These rolls are different from the regular cinnamon rolls. When I take them to my morning bowling league, they are quickly scarfed up.-Myrna Sippel, Thompson, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 20 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts, optional
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt and remaining water. Stir in 2-1/2 cups flour and cocoa. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12x10-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips and, if desired, nuts; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up each jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 10 slices. Place cut side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over rolls while slightly warm; sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CINNAMON ROLLS

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Make and share this Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories Breads

Time 2h27m

Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
3/4 cup water (110-115 degrees)
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup cocoa
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon softened butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
chopped nuts (optional)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 teaspoons cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

In medium bowl,dissolve yeast in water.
Stir in shortening, salt, sugar, egg, cocoa, and 1 cup flour.
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer, or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
Scrape side of bowl, stir in remaining flour; blend well.
Cover and let rise in warm place until double (about 1 hour). Stir dough down by beating 25 strokes.
Turn soft dough into well floured surface; roll into 8x12-inch rectangle.
Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Roll up beginning with wide edge.
Pinch edges together.
Cut into 12 pieces.
Place in greased 9x13-inch pan.
Let rise until doubled (about 40 minutes) Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
Combine icing ingredients, adding enough cream for good spreading consistency.
Spread on rolls immediately and then sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Serve warm.
Can also use favorite cream cheese icing to frost.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients, especially the chocolate and cinnamon. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the rolls.
Make sure the yeast is active before adding it to the dough. If the yeast is not active, the rolls will not rise properly.
Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the rolls light and fluffy.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about an hour.
Roll out the dough to a rectangle and spread the chocolate and cinnamon filling evenly over it. Then, roll up the dough jelly-roll style and cut it into 12 rolls.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the rolls at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before frosting them.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cinnamon rolls are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give these rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!