Chocolate Orange Morning Rolls
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Chocolate Orange Morning Rolls
Description
This recipe starts with a dough combining flour, sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and instant yeast kneaded until smooth and shiny. After rising, it is rolled out and spread with a spiced chocolate filling made from butter, cocoa powder, sugars, honey, cinnamon, allspice, salt, finely chopped milk chocolate, and fresh orange zest. This combination creates a rich, aromatic filling with a warm spice note and citrus brightness.
Once rolled and assembled, the dough is baked until golden and tender. The rolls are finished with a cream cheese vanilla glaze, balancing sweetness with subtle tang from the cream cheese and a hint of vanilla. The resulting rolls have a soft crumb with a moist, flavorful filling, perfect for a morning treat or brunch.
This recipe involves steps for activating active dry yeast if used, offering flexibility. The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for convenience. The layered spices and citrus zest in the filling distinguish these rolls from standard chocolate rolls.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (or active dry yeast - see *notes* for instructions on how to activate, if using)
- 3 egg large
- 1/4 cup water lukewarm or warm milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 stick, room temperature
Spiced Chocolate Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar white
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ounce milk chocolate finely chopped
- orange zest from 1 naval orange
Cream Cheese Vanilla Glaze:
- 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste, pure
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Dough:
- In a stand mixer, with the dough hook, mix together all of the dough ingredients to form a mostly smooth, shiny dough. Don't worry; what starts out as a sticky mess becomes beautifully satiny as it kneads. Knead this dough on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
- Spray a medium bowl with cooking spray. Transfer the dough into the greased bowl, using a spatula because the dough will be a bit sticky. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. If you want to to make this for ahead, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer it to the fridge and continue with the recipe the next morning. Or, you can continue with it immediately.
Chocolate Filling:
- In a bowl, mash all of the ingredients (except the chopped chocolate and orange zest) together until smooth.
To Assemble the Rolls:
- Grease and line a 9 x 4-inch baking dish.
- On a liberally floured surface, dump the dough out and roll it into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Spread the filling evenly onto the rectangle and stop about 1/4-inch before you reach the edge. Sprinkle with the chopped chocolate and orange zest. Roll the rectangle tightly, in a horizontal fashion, into a log. Transfer the log to a lightly floured cutting board and transfer to the freezer (this will help when we cut and form the babka) for about 10 minutes.
- After the log has chilled, remove it from the freezer. Using a sharp knife, slice off the ends and discard. Slice the log into 3-inch pieces. Carefully transfer the rolls to the prepared baking dish. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and place in a draft-free place in your home until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
To Make the Cream Cheese Vanilla Glaze:
- To the bowl of a stand-up mixer (you can use a hand mixer too), add the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and salt. Beat until smooth. Pour in the heavy cream and then beat for a full 2 minutes, until very fluffy. When the rolls come out of the oven, spoon the glaze/frosting on top. It’ll melt when it comes in contact with the warm rolls. YUM.
Notes
- If using active dry yeast instead of instant, activate it by dissolving in warm milk or water until foamy before adding to dough.
- The dough can be refrigerated after the first rise and baked the next day for convenience.
- Orange zest adds fresh citrus aroma that complements the spiced chocolate filling.
- The cream cheese vanilla glaze adds a creamy texture and vanilla note to finish the rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6large morning rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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