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Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

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A creative twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining rich chocolate cookie dough with a scrumptious cinnamon-sugar filling.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ยฝ cup cocoa powder
  • ยฝ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • ยผ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ยฝ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ยฝ cup chocolate chips
  • Cream cheese (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Create a well in the center and add melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.
  3. Knead the dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Roll it out: Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Add the filling: Spread brown sugar and cinnamon over the dough and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  6. Roll and cut: Roll the dough into a log and slice into 1-inch thick pieces.
  7. Bake and frost: Place in a greased dish and let rise for 15 minutes. Bake at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For extra creaminess, layer filling with cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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