Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of warm milk, 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. Sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of salt into the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in 3 to 4 cups of all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for approximately 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon until it forms a smooth paste.
- Roll Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Roll the dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the dough. Sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top.
- Shape Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 even pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during this time.
- Bake: Place your baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Make Frosting: While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Frosting: Once baked, spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls to enhance their sweet, chocolatey goodness.
Nutrition
Notes
For variations, you can add your favorite nuts or dried fruits to the filling.
