Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and fluffy rolls combine rich chocolate and warm cinnamon flavors, topped with a luscious hazelnut icing that will leave both kids and adults craving more. Ideal for holiday brunches or cozy family breakfasts, this recipe is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, ensuring you impress your guests. With customizable options for the icing and toppings, you can make these rolls uniquely yours. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save a few for later—either way, they are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 4 – 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 packets Fleischmann's RapidRise® Yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons softened butter (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup sugar (for filling)
- ½ cup butter (softened, for icing)
- 1 cup hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for icing)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- milk (as needed for icing)
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Heat water and butter until melted; let cool slightly.
- Combine warm mixture with egg and dry ingredients until mixed.
- Gradually add remaining flour until forming a ball; knead for 4-6 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for about 10 minutes in a warm place.
- Roll out into a rectangle; spread with softened butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Roll tightly, cut into 12 pieces, and place in the pan to rise again for about an hour.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–35 minutes; cool on wire rack.
- Prepare icing by whipping butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and hazelnut spread.
- Spread icing over cooled rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg