Super Soft Chocolate Espresso Rolls
Indulge in the comforting delight of SUPER SOFT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO ROLLS! These rolls are irresistibly fluffy, featuring a luscious chocolate espresso filling that will warm your heart and please your palate. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create bakery-quality treats right at home. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a sweet snack later, these rolls are sure to impress friends and family alike. Follow along for a simple yet decadent treat that’s bound to become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the filling: unsalted butter, heavy cream, brown sugar or white sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder, semi-sweet or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Warm the milk and combine it with sugar and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix in flour, salt, egg, and softened butter to form a dough; knead until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about an hour).
- Meanwhile, melt together filling ingredients — butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder, and chopped chocolate.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly on top, then roll tightly and cut into pieces.
- Allow rolls to rise again for about 30 minutes; preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg