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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Decadent Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls made in just 42 minutes, featuring a rich chocolate and cinnamon filling topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted divided
Topping
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8x8 pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
  3. In another bowl, sift flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in buttermilk and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead gently on a floured surface, then roll out into a rectangle (10x14 inches).
  5. Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Roll up tightly from one short side, slice into nine pieces, and place in the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  2. Frost warm rolls with chocolate frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize your rolls by adding nuts or swapping spices for a unique flavor twist. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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