Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Chocolate Glaze
The only thing better than fresh, homemade cinnamon rolls is fresh, homemade chocolate cinnamon rolls with the best chocolate glaze!
Another delicious recipe coming to you this week that I can’t believe I didn’t make sooner. I partnered with Danish Creamery to make chocolate cinnamon rolls using their European Style Salted Butter.
If I’m being honest, I was never a huge fan of chocolate combined with cinnamon but when you have that perfect ratio, these rolls are TO DIE FOR, especially with that extra rich flavor from the European style butter.
How to make chocolate cinnamon rolls
Cinnamon rolls are by far one of my favorite treats to make. These chocolate cinnamon rolls are fairly simple to make. Starting with a soft and fluffy brioche dough, a chocolate cinnamon sugar filling and a super easy, delicious chocolate glaze.
Brioche Dough
Brioche dough is generally what cinnamon rolls are made from. It’s a flour and yeast dough that’s just slightly sweetened and enriched with eggs and butter. I use it in my brioche cinnamon rolls along with my lemon, s’mores, apple butter, carrot cake and caramelized white chocolate rolls.
I used Danish Creamery European Style Salted Butter this time and the 85% butterfat made this dough super soft and fluffy! I’ll definitely be using the this butter for all my brioche now!
I’m a huge salted chocolate fan but even if you’re not, the sea salt in the butter provides a richer flavor but doesn’t make these chocolate cinnamon rolls salty. Just make sure not to add any extra salt to the recipe when using salted butter.
Chocolate Cinnamon Filling
For the filling, I prefer to spread the softened butter directly over the dough and sprinkle my toppings over the butter. I find this method easier to roll than combining the butter with the sugar but really, you can do it either way.
Again, I used Danish Creamery European Style Salted Butter for an extra rich and butter flavor. Then I sprinkle cocoa mixed with cinnamon and sugar on top and then sprinkle chocolate milk chocolate.
What kind of chocolate to use for chocolate cinnamon rolls
For the cocoa powder I prefer to use dutch-process cocoa powder because I prefer the flavor and color but you can use any unsweetened cocoa powder. Make sure not to use sweetened cocoa powder because you’re adding extra sugar to the recipe.
For the chocolate, I chopped up some baking chocolate into tiny pieces instead of using chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips. The recipe does work with chocolate chips but because they have added solidifiers to keep their shape, they don’t melt quite as nice as a chocolate bar.
Chocolate Glaze
This is literally the easiest chocolate glaze recipe, and it’s soooo delicious. Just combine heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until the consistency is perfect.
How to store chocolate cinnamon rolls
Chocolate cinnamon rolls are best served warm and fresh but can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to a week in the refrigerator. Make sure to reheat the cinnamon rolls for optimal flavor and fluffiness!
Can I make cinnamon rolls ahead of time?
Yes! If you want to make these in advance, I would make them up until placing them in the muffin tin, then cover them tightly and refrigerate them overnight. When you’re ready to bake, remove them from the fridge, allow them to proof at room temperature for about an hour and then bake.
If you have any questions, just comment down below and make sure to tag us @baranbakery and @danishcreamery on instagram if you make them! As always, have a blessed day and happy baking!
Love, B
This post was sponsored by Danish Creamery, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Baran Bakery!
