Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

1 large egg

¾ cup (180ml) warm milk

¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

⅔ cup (135g) brown sugar

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk, let sit for 5 minutes until foamy, then add to the dry ingredients.

Mix in the egg and melted butter. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Filling:

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly across the surface.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and mini chocolate chips over the butter.

3. Shape the Rolls:

Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the longer side. Cut into 12 equal pieces.

Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Bake the Rolls:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Make the Frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until creamy.

6. Assemble:

Spread cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.

7. Serve:

Serve warm with coffee or tea and enjoy these indulgent chocolate chip cinnamon rolls!