Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast; 3/4 cup water (110-115 degrees); 1/2 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup cocoa; 2 1/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon softened butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; chopped nuts (optional); Icing ingredients; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 -3 teaspoons cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
3/4 cup water (110-115 degrees)
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup cocoa
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon softened butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
chopped nuts (optional)
Icing ingredients
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 teaspoons cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
In medium bowl,dissolve yeast in water.
2
Stir in shortening, salt, sugar, egg, cocoa, and 1 cup flour.
3
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer, or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
4
Scrape side of bowl, stir in remaining flour; blend well.
5
Cover and let rise in warm place until double (about 1 hour). Stir dough down by beating 25 strokes.
6
Turn soft dough into well floured surface; roll into 8x12-inch rectangle.
7
Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8
Roll up beginning with wide edge.
9
Pinch edges together.
10
Cut into 12 pieces.
11
Place in greased 9x13-inch pan.
12
Let rise until doubled (about 40 minutes) Bake at 375u00b0F for 25 minutes.
13
Combine icing ingredients, adding enough cream for good spreading consistency.
14
Spread on rolls immediately and then sprinkle with nuts if desired.
15
Serve warm.
16
Can also use favorite cream cheese icing to frost.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast, 3/4 cup water (110-115 degrees), 1/2 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

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