Great for Valentine's Day Spiral Chocolate Rolls

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   Other than the processed cocoa, add everything into a bread machine and set it to make the dough.

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   Let it run till the first rising is done.

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   You can knead it by hand if you would like!

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   Consult my blog if you need help.

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   Transfer the dough to a working surface.

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   Gently punch the dough till it forms the shape of a ball.

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   Gently cover it with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

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   Roll out the dough to a 20 x 24 rectangle.

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   Sprinkle the cocoa over the top.

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    From the bottom, roll it up.

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    Round and round.

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    Once you're done rolling it up, tightly seal off the ends.

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    Divide the dough into 6 portions.

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    Since it's 24 cm long, each portion should be 4 cm long.

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    Put them in a muffin tray.

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    If you don't have a muffin tray, then a pudding tray will work as well.

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    Let the dough sit and rise for 30-40 minutes until it expands 1.5 to 2 times larger.

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    Next, in a preheated oven, bake them for 12-15 minutes at 350F (180C).

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    They are done.

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    They'll look cute if you arrange them like this.

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    Their fluffy texture adds to their deliciousness.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.