Chocolate Chip Sweet Rolls

These sweet, chocolatey rolls are the perfect combination of rich, buttery dough and a delicious chocolate filling. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With options to use regular or dairy-free ingredients, they’re easily customizable to fit any preference.

Ingredients

Chocolate Roll Dough

• 1 cup warm (not hot) milk (regular or almond)
• ¼ cup melted butter (regular or dairy-free)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (Recommended: Cup4Cup for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon plain unsweetened yogurt (regular or non-dairy)

Chocolate Filling

• ? cup softened butter (regular or dairy-free)
• ? cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ¼ cup chocolate chips (regular or dairy-free)

Chocolate Syrup Option

• ¼ cup melted butter (regular or dairy-free)
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup milk (regular or almond)
• ½ cup cocoa powder

Instructions

Yeasted Chocolate Chip Sweet Rolls

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and salt. Sprinkle yeast on top, stir gently, and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Form the Dough: Add flour and mix until a dough forms. If using gluten-free flour, add the yogurt to help bind the dough.
3. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Make the Filling: In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips over medium heat. Stir until smooth and let cool.
5. Roll Out the Dough: Place dough on a floured surface and roll it into a ¼-inch thick rectangle. Spread chocolate filling evenly over dough.
6. Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough into a log and slice into 10 pinwheels. Place them in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.
8. Add Syrup: Whisk together chocolate syrup ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls. Serve and enjoy!

FAQs

1. How do I make these without yeast?
For a quicker version, use the following dough recipe and follow the same filling, rolling, and baking steps:

• No-Yeast Dough Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup milk (regular or almond)
  • ½ cup melted butter (regular or dairy-free)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour (Recommended: King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour)
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt (regular or non-dairy)
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix milk, melted butter, and baking powder in a bowl. Add flour and mix until a thick dough forms. If using gluten-free flour, add yogurt to help bind the dough.
  3. Roll out dough, add filling, roll into a log, slice into pinwheels, and bake for 20 minutes. Optionally, broil for 1–2 minutes for extra color.
  4. Drizzle with syrup and serve warm.

2. Can I use different fillings?
Absolutely! Try using peanut butter, Nutella, or cinnamon sugar for different flavor combinations.

3. Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, you can refrigerate unbaked rolls overnight and bake them fresh in the morning.

4. How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.

Chocolate Chip Sweet Rolls

Jillian Glenn

If you love chocolate and cinnamon rolls, you're going to love these deliciously chocolatey sweet rolls! The dough is golden, buttery, and perfectly fluffy. The filling is made with brown sugar, butter, and chocolate. Option to top it with homemade chocolate syrup or enjoy them on their own! This is a breakfast or dessert that is going to make everyone smile.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings 10

Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Chocolate Roll Dough

• 1 cup regular or non-dairy milk, warmed
• ¼ cup melted butter regular or vegan
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 ½ cups of regular all purpose flour or 2 cups of gluten free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt only needed if using gluten-free flour, use regular or vegan

Chocolate Filling

• ⅓ cup softened butter regular or vegan
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ¼ cup chocolate chips regular or vegan

Chocolate Syrup Option

• ¼ cup melted butter regular or vegan
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup milk regular or vegan
• ½ cup cocoa powder

Instructions

 

How To Make Chocolate Chip Sweet Rolls

• Prepare the dough by mixing the warm milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and salt. Add baking powder if using. Sprinkle the active dry yeast evenly across the top of the mixture, stir gently, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
• Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. If using gluten free flour, add the yogurt into the dough and use your hands to work it into the dough. This will make the gluten free dough more elastic and help it stick together better when rolling. You don't need to add yogurt when using regular flour.
• Form the dough into a round mound and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Allow it to sit for an hour. I like to sit my bowl on top of an oven preheated to 350. The warmth from the oven helps the dough rise faster. Note, if using gluten free all purpose flour, the dough will not rise as much.
• While waiting on the dough, mix the chocolate syrup ingredients together and set aside.
• After the dough has risen for an hour, place it on a floured surface and roll the dough into a ¼ inch oval or rectangle (add more flour if the dough is too sticky to roll). Note, if using gluten-free flour, the dough will be slightly more dry. Spread the softened butter to cover the dough. Top with the sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
• Preheat the oven to 350
• Roll the dough into a log and cut it into about 10 pinwheels. Place the pinwheels into a round or rectangular baking dish so that they are close but not touching. Cover them with a towel or loose plastic wrap and set aside for another 30 minutes. Note, if your rolls are gluten free, they won't be as voluminous as rolls with gluten in them, but they'll be every bit as delicious!
• Once the rolls have risen, remove plastic wrap and bake the rolls in the oven for about 35 minutes. Serve with chocolate syrup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1frosted rollCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 497IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

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