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Hot Cocoa Cinnamon Rolls

Hot Cocoa Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in warm, soft Hot Cocoa Cinnamon Rolls filled with chocolatey goodness and spiced with cinnamon. Perfect for cozy mornings or as a sweet treat any time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Milk Add moisture
  • 1/3 cup Melted butter
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Deep caramel sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon Warm spice
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips For bursts of cocoa flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

How to Make Hot Cocoa Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients by whisking milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  4. Blend the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
  6. Spread the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the dough evenly.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the sugar and cinnamon layer.
  8. Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices about 1 inch thick.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with icing made of powdered sugar and milk before serving for a sweet touch.

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