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Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect treat for festive occasions and cozy breakfasts alike! These fluffy rolls are filled with a rich combination of gooey chocolate, zesty orange, and aromatic cinnamon. As they bake, your kitchen will fill with an irresistible aroma that beckons everyone to gather around. Ideal for sharing with family or friends, these rolls can be prepared ahead of time to ensure fresh warmth whenever you need it. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with orange juice, each bite is a blissful explosion of flavor. Whether it’s a holiday brunch or a comforting dessert, these Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls will surely brighten your day!

Ingredients

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  • 60 grams Unsalted butter
  • 220 millilitres Whole milk
  • 1 packet (11 grams) Fast-action dried yeast
  • 50 grams Caster sugar
  • 1 medium Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 medium Egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 460 grams Strong white bread flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 50 grams Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 60 grams Unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 120 grams Light brown sugar/muscovado sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 large Orange (zest only)
  • 50 grams Milk chocolate
  • 75 grams Full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 50 grams Icing sugar
  • 1 large Orange (juice only)

Instructions

  1. For the dough, melt butter in warm milk, then stir in yeast and sugar until frothy.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl; add the yeast mixture along with room temperature egg and yolk.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with a cloth for 1-2 hours until doubled.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing room temperature butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest.
  6. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly over it.
  7. Roll tightly into a log, slice into pieces, and place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
  8. Let them rise again for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 180°C (350°F), then bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. For the frosting, melt milk chocolate and mix with cream cheese; add icing sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  10. Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.

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