Description
Sinful chocolate rolls melt hearts with rich, velvety layers of pure indulgence. Warm, freshly baked pastries promise sweet comfort and delightful moments you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk, allowing it to become frothy and aromatic for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, creating a rich chocolate-hued dry mixture.
- Whisk eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil into the activated yeast mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gradually fold liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, kneading until a smooth, elastic chocolate dough forms, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Prepare the filling by blending chocolate chips, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt into a decadent spread.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly across the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then slice into individual rolls using a sharp knife.
- Place rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each for expansion.
- Proof the rolls for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake rolls for 15-18 minutes until edges are slightly crisp and centers are soft.
- Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar while still warm for a delicate, sweet finish.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely in warm milk, ensuring temperature between 100-110°F to guarantee proper fermentation without killing the live cultures.
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for deeper, richer chocolate flavor and smoother texture in the dough.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating soft and stretchy rolls with perfect elasticity and consistent chocolate color.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum to maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg