Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & divided; 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

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These chocolate chip cinnamon rolls are an easy and delicious way to start the morning. The sweet rolls have chocolate cream cheese frosting and are kid-approved in our house.

A frosted chocolate chip cinnamon roll cut in half.

The post for chocolate chip cinnamon rolls was first published in May 2014. It was updated and republished in March 2025.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Chocolate Chips
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How To Make Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
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Cinnamon Rolls with Chocolate Chips

I love making no-yeast cinnamon rolls for a quick and delicious breakfast treat. My favorite part is not waiting for the dough to rise. You can make, bake, and dig into these yummy breakfast rolls in under an hour!

Over the years, I've experimented with different flavors. Some of our favorites include banana cinnamon rolls and apple butter rolls. The best part? You only need a bowl and a fork, so there are only a few dishes to clean up afterward!

This time, I decided to add chocolate chips to the dough and a sweet chocolate icing on top. It was my best idea of the week! Pair it with a chocolate latte, and it's the perfect breakfast for the chocolate lovers in your life.

Key Ingredients

The dough and filling for these no-yeast rolls come together quickly using ingredients you probably already have.

Bowls of ingredients needed to make no yeast cinnamon rolls with chocolate chips.

Sugar: This recipe uses three types of sugar. It uses granulated and brown sugar in the rolls and powdered sugar in the frosting.
Cinnamon: You can use whatever you have at home; however, make sure it’s fresh since spices can lose their potency over time.
All-Purpose Flour: Measure your flour using the fluff and spoon method or a scale to measure it. Adding too much flour can ruin your baked goods.
Leavening: The combination of baking soda and baking powder gives these rolls a good rise.
Mini Chocolate Chips: I like to use smaller chips because they spread out more in the dough.
Buttermilk: Helps the dough rise as it bakes and gives baked goods a softer texture. You can also use whole milk or half-and-half.
Unsalted Butter: Adds a rich flavor to the dough.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing: To make a sweet topping, mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, dark cocoa powder, and heavy cream in a bowl.

How To Make Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Learn how to make chocolate chip sweet rolls with our easy instructions. The dough comes together quickly with a spoon and a bowl.

Four pictures collaged together showing how to make and roll no yeast rolls.

Stir the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl. Pour the milk and melted butter into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Then, press it out with your fingers or a rolling pin to form a 10x14-inch rectangle.

Spread melted butter over the top of the dough, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll it up starting with the shorter side, and then cut the roll into nine equal pieces.

Place the rolled dough in a buttered baking dish, drizzle them with more butter, and bake until golden brown. Before you know it, the easy cinnamon rolls are ready to eat.

Let the rolls rest in the hot pan for a few minutes. Then, slather on the chocolate frosting and dig into the warm deliciousness!

A pan of baked no yeast chocolate chip cinnamon rolls.

Storage Recommendations

These homemade cinnamon rolls are best served the day they are made. They will still taste great if you make them one day ahead of time, but they are the softest and best when they are fresh.

Keep the baked rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat each one in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for a soft and gooey texture.

Tips and Tricks

Do not add too much flour or knead too much into the dough. Dry dough = dry cinnamon rolls.
Knead the dough on a well-floured surface to keep it from sticking.
Use a butter knife or flat spatula to gently loosen the dough from the counter as you roll everything up.
Cut the dough log easily with unflavored dental floss to keep the roll from squishing.
Try these rolls plain, or top them with vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

A chocolate frosted cinnamon roll on a white plate.

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