Chilli Chocolate Sticky Buns
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chilli chocolate sticky buns are my absolute favourite way to impress people without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes, which means you can have warm, gooey buns on the table faster than you'd expect. What I love most is how the dark chocolate provides antioxidants while that subtle kick of chilli flakes adds complexity and depth. The caramel sauce makes them irresistibly sticky, and honestly, the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. They're simple enough for a weekday treat but impressive enough to share with guests.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 150 gsugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 20 gchilli flakes
- 150 gdark chocolate chips
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 100 mlcaramel sauce
- 20 gcoconut oil
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk to mix until well combined.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, chilli flakes, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to mix well to combine.
- 5
Add the dark chocolate chips and mix until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to melt the chocolate.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Tip: Use your hands to mix until well combined.
- 7
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5mm (1/4 inch) and cut into 4 equal pieces.
Tip: Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to get the desired shape.
- 8
Fill each piece with a spoonful of chilli mixture and roll up the dough to form a bun.
Tip: Make sure to seal the edges tightly to prevent the filling from escaping.
- 9
Place the buns on the prepared baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- 10
While the buns are baking, melt the coconut oil and caramel sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- 11
Drizzle the melted caramel sauce over the buns as soon as they come out of the oven.
Tip: Be careful not to burn yourself.
- 12
Serve the buns warm and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
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