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Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Marshmallow Icing Recipe

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Indulge in these decadent Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Marshmallow Icing. Soft, fluffy dough is filled with a rich cocoa and brown sugar mixture, studded with chopped semi-sweet chocolate, and baked to golden perfection. Topped with a glossy, fluffy marshmallow-style icing made from whipped egg whites and sugar, these rolls offer a delightful combination of chocolatey warmth and sweet creaminess, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1½ cups whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature

Icing

  • 2 large egg whites
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine warmed milk, melted butter, egg, and instant yeast. Add all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Mix on medium speed for 10–11 minutes until the dough is soft, tacky, and forms a single ball with only the bottom slightly sticking to the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until tacky. Place the dough ball in a large, lightly buttered bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, light brown sugar, and dark cocoa powder until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Roll out the dough and assemble: On a lightly floured surface, roll the risen dough into an 18-by-12-inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ¼-inch margin at the top edge. Sprinkle chopped semi-sweet chocolate evenly across the filling, pressing lightly into the dough to adhere.
  4. Form the rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge away from you, sealing the bottom edge by pinching the dough together. Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the roll into 12 equal 1½-inch slices.
  5. Second rise: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and arrange the rolls, swirl side up, inside the dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 30–60 minutes.
  6. Add cream and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Before baking, pour the room temperature heavy cream evenly over the risen cinnamon rolls. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely before icing.
  7. Make marshmallow icing: Set up a double boiler and whisk together egg whites and sugar over gently simmering water until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm, about 3–5 minutes. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed until firm, glossy peaks form, about 7–10 minutes. Fold in vanilla extract until just combined.
  8. Ice and serve: Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled completely, scoop the marshmallow icing over the tops. Optionally, dust with cocoa powder for extra chocolate flavor and presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy your decadent hot chocolate cinnamon rolls with marshmallow icing.

Notes

  • Ensure milk is warmed to about 110°F to activate yeast without killing it.
  • Use unflavored dental floss as a clean, easy way to slice cinnamon rolls without squashing.
  • Letting the rolls cool completely before icing prevents the marshmallow icing from melting.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cocoa powder or shaved chocolate over the icing before it sets.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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