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Chocolate Espresso Rolls

Chocolate Espresso Rolls are soft, gooey, and bursting with mocha flavor. Perfect for Christmas morning or any weekend treat, these rolls are topped with a rich coffee icing for the ultimate indulgence.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rising Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 756 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Dough:
  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F/45°C
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • ½ cup dark chocolate finely chopped
For the Heavy Cream Drizzle:
  • ½ cup heavy cream to pour over rolls before baking
For the Coffee Icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream adjust for desired consistency

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar in a large bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. If the yeast is good, it will start to froth up.
  2. To the bowl of your mixer add the ½ cup of sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Next, pour in the yeast mixture and mix well until well incorporated and the dough comes clean from the side of the bowl.
  3. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and instant coffee powder until well combined. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
  5. After the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches). Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice into 8 even rolls and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for 30-45 minutes, or until they've doubled in size.
  7. After the rolls have risen, pour ½ cup of heavy cream over them right before baking.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, instant coffee powder, and heavy cream until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more cream if needed.
  10. Once the rolls are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the coffee icing generously over the top.

Notes

  • Let the dough rise in a warm spot; if your kitchen is cold, use the oven light to create a cozy environment.
  • Use quality dark chocolate for the filling to get the best flavor and gooey texture.
  • Don’t overbake the rolls—golden brown tops mean they’re ready, and you’ll keep that soft, fluffy center.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 756kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 98g (33%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 327mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 1087IU (22%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 756

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 756kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 98g 33%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 336mg 14%
Potassium 327mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 1087IU 22%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.