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The Ultimate Chocolate Roll Recipe for Dessert Lovers!

The Ultimate Chocolate Roll Recipe for Dessert Lovers!

This chocolate roll recipe is rich, gooey, and irresistibly soft – made with a buttery cocoa dough, stuffed with chocolate chips and cinnamon, and baked to sweet perfection. A cozy dessert made for true chocolate lovers!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Filling
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze
  • melted chocolate or powdered sugar glaze for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk and dissolve the sugar and yeast. Let it sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the filling ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the chocolate filling, roll tightly, and slice into 12 rolls.
  5. Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and the centers are cooked through.
  7. Optional: Brush with melted chocolate or glaze. Serve warm for best taste.

Notes

For extra gooey rolls, brush with butter right after baking and cover for 10 minutes. Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.