Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing
User Reviews
4.8
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing
Description
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing begin with a cocoa-infused dough made from flour, cocoa powder, yeast, sugar, salt, water, butter, and egg. After kneading until smooth and elastic, the dough rests briefly before being rolled out and spread with softened butter. A mixture of cinnamon and sugar is sprinkled over to create the filling. Once rolled and cut, the dough bakes to yield a tender roll with a delicate chocolate and cinnamon flavor. The finishing touch is a hazelnut icing combining softened butter, hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, salt, and milk to create a creamy, nutty glaze that balances the rich dough and spiced filling. This recipe delivers a chocolate-cinnamon experience with a smooth icing that enriches the overall taste.
The rolls can be enjoyed fresh from the oven as a sweet breakfast or dessert treat. Their balance of chocolate and cinnamon makes them appealing for those wanting a twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. The nutty hazelnut icing contrasts nicely with the spiced center.
Adding extra ground cinnamon to the filling will enhance the cinnamon flavor for those who prefer a stronger spice note.
Ingredients
for the dough
- 4 - 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 yeast Fleischmann's RapidRise® packets
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
for the filling
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup sugar
for the icing
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- milk as needed
Instructions
- Butter a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Combine water and butter in a bowl or liquid measuring cup and microwave for 20 seconds at a time until butter is mostly melted. (The water should be very warm but not too hot to touch).
- Add water mixture and egg to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add flour 1/4 cup at a time, until dough just starts to come together in a ball. (It will still be quite sticky, but you should be able to handle the dough with floured hands.)
- With floured hands, transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 4-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
- Roll dough into a large flat rectangle (about 15x10 inches).
- Spread softened butter all over the dough. Stir together cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle all over the buttered dough.
- Beginning with the long side of the rectangle, roll tightly to the opposite side and pinch the seam to seal.
- Use a sharp knife (or use the dental floss trick!) to cut dough into 12 equal-sized sections.
- Arrange cinnamon rolls cut-side-down in the buttered baking pan.
- Cover tightly and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes until no longer doughy. Cool on wire rack at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the icing by whipping the butter (with a whisk or electric hand mixture) for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in 2 cups powdered sugar.
- Add hazelnut spread and salt and cream together until completely incorporated. Add remaining powdered sugar and milk, one tablespoon at a time, until icing is smooth and easily spreadable.
- Spread icing over cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
- For a pronounced cinnamon taste, increase the amount of ground cinnamon in the filling mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 718 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 718kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 140g | 47% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
You'll Also Love
