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Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the festive delight of Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls, where warm cinnamon and rich chocolate meet vibrant orange zest. This scrumptious treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy family breakfasts, or festive brunches. The soft, fluffy rolls are filled with a gooey mixture that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth while the cream cheese frosting adds an indulgent finish. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these rolls are sure to impress everyone at your table. Get ready to elevate your holiday baking with this irresistible recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 60g unsalted butter
  • 220ml whole milk
  • 1 packet fast-action dried yeast
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 460g strong white bread flour
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 60g light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • For frosting: 50g milk chocolate, 75g full-fat cream cheese, 50g icing sugar, juice of 1 large orange

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until lukewarm and mix with yeast and sugar. Let sit until frothy.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, cocoa, salt, egg, yolk, and butter. Add the yeast mixture and mix until smooth.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes; let rise in a greased bowl for about an hour.
  4. Mix filling ingredients together. Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread filling across it. Roll tightly into a log and cut into pieces.
  5. Place in a greased tray and let rise again for another hour.
  6. Bake at 180C (350F) for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. To make frosting, melt chocolate and mix with cream cheese, icing sugar, and orange juice. Drizzle over warm rolls.

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