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Description
Enjoy warm, comforting cinnamon rolls with hot cocoa flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
- Punch down dough and roll it into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll dough tightly into a log, starting from the long edge.
- Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until frosting is smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Let rolls cool slightly before frosting.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and top with mini marshmallows.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- If you don’t have time to let the dough rise, you can use rapid-rise yeast and reduce the rising time.
- Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg