The Best Homemade Chocolate Rolls Recipe

The aroma of these homemade chocolate rolls, while they are baking, is heavenly! Once you bite into these delicious chocolate cinnamon rolls, you will be shocked to know they are so easy to make. You only need 30 minutes of prep time!

I will share with you how to make the best cinnamon roll recipe with easy-to-follow directions. Plus, you will have photos and a video too!

• Why this homemade chocolate rolls recipe works:
• They are decadent, sweet, and full of intense chocolate flavor. 
• You can serve this chocolate roll recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. 
• You only need 30 minutes of prep. 
• They only require 40 minutes to rise. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HOW DO YOU MEASURE FLOUR?

You would think that measuring flour would seem like a no-brainer, but if you don’t do it correctly, you will end up with dry, unappealing baked goods. First, take a spoon and fill it and place it in the measuring cup. Do this until you have the cup full. Then take a butter knife and slowly swipe the top of the flour off and back into the flour container. Do this every time, and you don’t have to worry about these chocolate cinnamon rolls being dried out. 

HOW LONG DOES THESE CHOCOLATE ROLLS LAST AND HOW TO STORE THEM?

This homemade cinnamon rolls recipe will last around 3 days if you keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Make sure they are kept away from strong-smelling foods when they are in the fridge. Pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to warm them back up.

CAN YOU FREEZE CINNAMON ROLLS? 

Yes, absolutely, you can freeze these easy cinnamon rolls. You have a couple of choices when it comes to freezing the rolls. You can prepare the chocolate rolls and skip letting them rise. Then place them in the freezer and begin rising after you take them out. Or you can prepare and bake them as the recipe calls for. Then freeze the baked cinnamon rolls. For best results, cover the cinnamon rolls with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Then you can put them in an airtight container or freezer bag. 

Thaw the homemade chocolate cinnamon rolls in the refrigerator, then rise and bake if they haven’t been baked yet. Or if you have cooked them already, just warm them up in the microwave. 

Ingredients

dough

• 1 cup milk, lukewarm (240ml)
• 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (50g)
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast (9g)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (56g)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (420-480g)

filling

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (100g)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (85g)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bars chopped or chips (175g)

frosting

• 1/8 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (28g)
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (56g)
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (120g)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, spooned and leveled (21g)
• 1-2 tbsp milk

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