These Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are made without yeast, filled with delicious chocolate sugar, and topped with a swirl of sweet cream cheese frosting. They’re soft, gooey, and ready to turn an ordinary morning into something extraordinary.

The recipe for chocolate cinnamon rolls was first published in February 2014. The photos and recipe notes were updated and republished in May 2025.
[feast_advanced_jump_to]Chocolate Sweet Rolls
Sometimes, I don’t have the time or patience to wait for the dough in traditional cinnamon rolls to rise and double in size. So, a few years ago, I started making quick cinnamon rolls without any yeast.
This time, I decided to change things up with a chocolate twist. I topped the first batch of chocolate chip cinnamon rolls with a delicious chocolate glaze. Then it hit me! Why not add cocoa powder directly into the dough?
When they came out of the oven, they were incredibly chocolatey and gooey. The chocolate dough is rich with butter, melted chocolate, and sugar. What's not to love?
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The best part is there’s no yeast, so you don’t have to wait for the dough to rise.
- You can have these ready in under an hour, making them perfect for when you want something sweet without the wait.
- And of course, a swirl of sweet and creamy cream cheese frosting will make you smile.
- Plus, it’s chocolate for breakfast. Do you really need another reason?