hot chocolate rolls

Hot chocolate rolls sound delicious! Here’s a basic recipe for making hot chocolate rolls, combining a soft, fluffy dough with a warm, gooey hot chocolate filling:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:

   • In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until the yeast is bubbly and frothy.

2. Make the dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

3. Prepare the filling:

   • In a bowl, mix together cocoa powder, sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

4. Shape the rolls:

   • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
   • Spread the hot chocolate filling evenly over the dough.
   • Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other, like a cinnamon roll.
   • Slice the roll into 12 even pieces and arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.

5. Second rise:

   • Cover the pan with a cloth and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes.

6. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Glaze (optional):

   • While the rolls are baking, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze. Drizzle over the rolls once they’re out of the oven and slightly cooled.

8. Serve and enjoy!

These hot chocolate rolls are great for a cozy breakfast or dessert! They’re soft, indulgent, and perfect for chocolate lovers. Would you like a variation or more tips for the recipe?