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

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.

Sajan yadav Sajan yadav
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I've never had a chocolate cinnamon roll before. This recipe looks delicious and I can't wait to try it.


Theopherus Nakwatumba
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Wow, these cinnamon rolls look incredible. I'm definitely going to have to make them soon.


Gyan Karki
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cinnamon rolls look easy enough to make. I think I'll give them a try.


Gabriel Angel
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These cinnamon rolls look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Khadak Thapa
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise, but other than that these cinnamon rolls were delicious. I'll definitely try them again.


Tyler Perry
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the filling.


Danish Abbas Khokhar
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I wanted to try something different for breakfast this morning and these chocolate cinnamon rolls did not disappoint! They were so easy to make and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gita Ramjali
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These cinnamon rolls are my new go-to recipe. They're so delicious and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


abdelaziz saudi
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I've made these cinnamon rolls twice now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the chocolate cinnamon filling and the icing is to die for.


Jamshed ahmad
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These cinnamon rolls were a huge hit with my family! They turned out so soft, fluffy, and flavorful. The icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.