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Chocolate Cinnamon Roll with Espresso Cream Cheese Icing

Decadent chocolate cinnamon rolls topped with a rich espresso cream cheese icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon espresso strong brewed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add the egg, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Make the Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix cocoa powder, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until combined.
Assemble the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the dough and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 8 equal pieces.
  5. Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the Icing
  1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, espresso, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the espresso cream cheese icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of espresso in the icing.

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