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Chocolate hazelnut rolls

Chocolate Hazelnut Rolls Recipe

Soft, gooey, and loaded with rich hazelnut flavor, these chocolate cinnamon rolls are the ultimate indulgent treat. This easy chocolate cinnamon rolls recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and delivers bakery-quality results every time.
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 Rolls

Ingredients
  

Dough;

  • ¾ cup warm milk regular or almond milk
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ to 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp heavy whipping cream poured on top of rolls before baking

Filling:

  • ¾ cup chocolate hazelnut spread regular or sugar-free

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened

Instructions
 

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

  • In a small bowl, mix the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp of sugar. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes until frothy. If the mixture doesn’t become frothy, start over with fresh yeast.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

  • Preheat your oven to 170°F or the warm setting.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 3 ½ cups of flour, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the yeast mixture.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Increase the speed to medium (level 4) and knead for 5 minutes. The dough should be smooth and slightly elastic.
  • If kneading by hand, flour your surface and knead for about 6 minutes, adding a sprinkle of flour if too sticky (no more than ¼ cup additional flour).
  • Grease a bowl with oil, place the dough inside, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.

Step 3: Shape the Rolls

  • Once risen, sprinkle flour on a rolling surface and roll the dough into a 16×14-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough, then spread the chocolate hazelnut spread on top.
  • Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
  • Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving about an inch between each roll. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Pour ½ tbsp of heavy cream over each roll before baking.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Make the Frosting

  • In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract until creamy.
  • Spread over the warm hazelnut rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Tips for Success

  • Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the dough the night before, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling.
  • Use Fresh Yeast: If your yeast doesn’t foam, it may be expired or inactive.
  • Adjust Sweetness: For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar in the dough or use sugar-free hazelnut spread.
Keyword chocolate, cinnamon roll, hazelnut, nutella, rolls, sweet breakfast
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