Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of chocolate peanut butter sweet rolls, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These soft, fluffy rolls are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes with their beautiful swirls and luscious frosting. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any occasion, these rolls are quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this mouthwatering delight that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (+ 3/4 cup, separated)
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sugar (for filling and frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Heat milk, oil, and sugar to 120°F, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for a few minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix in flour and cocoa; cover and let rise for an hour.
- Prepare dough: Add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and additional flour; knead until soft.
- Roll out: Lightly flour surface and roll into a rectangle.
- Add filling: Spread peanut butter over dough; sprinkle with sugar and chocolate chips.
- Shape rolls: Roll tightly from one side; cut into slices and place in a greased baking pan.
- Final rise: Cover and let rise for one hour or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes until tops are dry.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Frost & serve: Spread frosting on cooled rolls; top with chopped peanut butter cups.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg