Cinnamon Rolls are a classic treat that most enjoy for breakfast or for a fully satisfying dessert.

We believe that having the perfect dessert is a great way to top of an already delicious meal, especially when they’re homemade.

But, how can we take this already classic dessert and breathe more life into it?

By adding CHOCOLATE!

Here’s a super simple cinnamon roll recipe with an insanely delicious chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

2 cups warm milk

1/2 cup sugar

5 cups flour divided

1 packet of yeast

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsps salt

Cinnamon Roll Inside Ingredients

3/4 cup softened butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients

4 oz. Softened cream cheese

2 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp milk

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp cocoa powder

Cinnamon Roll Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°

Butter a baking pan and set aside

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, butter & sugar.

Sprinkle in yeast and let sit for one minute.

Then add 4 cups of flour and thoroughly mix. Cover with towel and let rise for an hour.

Remove towel and add remaining flour, salt and baking powder then stir well.

On a floured surface, turn out and knead dough adding additional flour if needed.

Roll out your dough then spread softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon all over.

Time to roll up your dough!

Cut in half then cut into pieces.

Place on baking pan, bake until dough is no longer doughy and rolls are lightly browned

Chocolate Frosting Instructions

Mix all ingredients together and mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Take a knife and spread on rolls freshly out of the oven.

ENJOY!

Looking for more chocolate recipes? Check out our to die for brownie recipe, guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings!

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Michael & Erica