Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Icing Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 tablespoons whole milk

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 tablespoons whole milk

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add shortening, salt, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, cocoa and 1 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour and blend with a spoon until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Stir dough down and turn onto a well-floured surface (dough will be soft). Roll out into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Carefully spread with butter.
2
Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter. Roll up gently, beginning at a wide end. Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, for icing, stir all ingredients together in a small bowl until mixture is desired spreading consistency. Frost rolls while still warm.

580

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/4 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Icing 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 With Icing

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