Chilli Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chilli chocolate cinnamon rolls are my absolute favorite weekend indulgence, and honestly, they're way easier to make than you'd think. The whole process takes just an hour from start to finish, so you can have warm, gooey rolls on the table before lunch. I love how the chilli flakes add this unexpected kick that makes the chocolate and cinnamon flavors really sing. Plus, cinnamon is packed with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, so you can almost convince yourself these are good for you! The combination of warming spices with rich chocolate is just irresistible, and your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while they bake.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 10active dry yeast
- 150 gsugar
- 10 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 20 gchilli flakes
- 200chocolate chips
- 400 mlmilk
- 2eggs
- 20 gcinnamon
- 150chocolate glaze
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy removal
- 2
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Tip: Mix until well combined
- 3
Add butter, chilli flakes, and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix
- 4
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or do it by hand
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Tip: In a warm place
- 6
Roll out the dough, spread with cinnamon, and roll up.
Tip: Use a rolling pin
- 7
Cut into 4 equal pieces and place on the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Leave space between rolls
- 8
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: Check after 15 minutes
- 9
Prepare the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate chips in a double boiler.
Tip: Stir until smooth
- 10
Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the warm rolls.
Tip: Let it set before serving
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