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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing! These soft and gooey rolls are a perfect blend of rich chocolate and warm cinnamon, all topped with creamy hazelnut icing that melts in your mouth. Ideal for family brunches or festive occasions, this recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. Prepare a batch in advance and enjoy the heavenly aroma filling your kitchen as they bake to golden perfection. Serve them warm, and watch as they become a favorite among kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 4 – 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 packets Fleischmann's RapidRise® Yeast
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg or substitute
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • â…“ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Milk (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your baking pan by buttering a 9×13 inch dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  3. Heat water and butter until melted; let cool slightly before adding to dry ingredients along with the egg.
  4. Gradually mix in more flour until the dough forms a ball; knead for 4-6 minutes.
  5. Let dough rise covered for 10 minutes.
  6. Roll out into a rectangle, spread with butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
  8. Place rolls cut-side down in prepared pan; let rise until doubled in size (about an hour).
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25-35 minutes until golden.
  10. Cool slightly before icing with whipped hazelnut icing.

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