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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Published: Feb 13, 2014 · Modified: Mar 4, 2021 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 54 Comments

Mornings that start with homemade cinnamon rolls are the best. These no yeast Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese frosting are even better than the best. Start the coffee and get rolling because these are perfect for celebrating any morning with.

These chocolate cinnamon rolls are crazy. Crazy good that is!

I love to make fun breakfasts for my kids. We do muffins quite often, and usually every time I bake, I make a different kind. My daughter always asks if they have chocolate chips in them. She likes all of them we try, but put chocolate chips in them and it totally makes her day. And really any day that starts with chocolate makes me smile too.

A few years ago, I started making no yeast cinnamon rolls for my family. Gotta love a cinnamon roll that can be made and eaten in about 45 minutes.

The dough in these rolls is a little bit different than yeast dough, but it still tastes absolutely delicious. For a great cinnamon roll with yeast, try these simple homemade cinnamon rolls.

I knew I wanted to revise my recipe to include some chocolate somehow. At first I was going to add more chocolate to the filling, but the more I thought about it, I decided to add cocoa powder to the dough. Best.decision.ever!

These were so chocolatey and gooey when they came out of the oven. Chocolate dough filled with butter and lots of melty sugar. What's not to love about that?

I have a feeling that this is one breakfast that will get repeated a few more times. And since I don't usually repeat things...that's a tell tale sign that we fell in love with these.

Recipe

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 9 cinnamon rolls

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

These easy NO YEAST cinnamon rolls are full of chocolate and are topped with cream cheese frosting. Chocolate is always a great way to start the day.

Ingredients

For the chocolate dough

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder (I used Hershey's Dark)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon table salt
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup sour cream
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided

For the Cinnamon Filling

¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk, if needed
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix in the buttermilk, sour cream, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until a soft dough forms. Do not over mix.
Place the dough ball on a well floured surface. Knead the dough 4-5 times to get a little flour into it. The dough will be a little sticky. Try not to add too much extra flour. Very carefully press the dough evenly into a 10x14 rectangle. Use a little bit of flour to keep it from sticking. Spread 2 tablespoons melted butter on top of the rectangle.
In a small bowl stir together the filling ingredients. Spoon the filling mixture over the butter. Leave about a ½ inch around the edge.
Carefully roll the dough into a log from the shortest side up. If the dough sticks, use a knife or spatula to gently push a little bit of flour under it and loosen it as you roll. Cut the log into 9 even pieces.
Place the rolls in the prepared pan. Drizzle with the last 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
Whisk together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a fork. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk.
Spread over the tops of the warm cinnamon rolls and sprinkle with a few mini chocolate chips.
Makes 9 rolls. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 451Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 357mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 3gSugar: 35gProtein: 7g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

More ways we like to incorporate chocolate into our breakfast:

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Triple Chocolate Scones

Chocolate Mocha Muffins

More Sweet Breads

Comments

Amanda

February 14, 2014 at 12:34 pm

OMG, I must have these. Love them 🙂

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:10 pm
  
  Thank you Amanda!! 🙂
  
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Zainab @ Blahnik Baker

February 14, 2014 at 12:00 pm

You are seriously killing me!! Chocolate cinnamon rolls? It's like breakfast is now my best friend!! Love how indulgent these look!!

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Katherines Corner

February 14, 2014 at 11:13 am

I know five beautiful grandchildren who will love these!

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Julianne @ Beyond Frosting

February 14, 2014 at 1:34 am

These look SO amazing! I would love one, or five, or maybe just a whole batch.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm
  
  Thanks Julianne!! 🙂
  
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Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen

February 13, 2014 at 9:39 pm

Did I just read Chocolate and Cinnamon Roll in the same title?! Get Out!! Amazing Jocelyn!!!! Pinned!

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Chels R.

February 13, 2014 at 3:52 pm

I give up. I'm moving to your house. I need to have more breakfasts like this. It totally beats the Special K I eat every morning.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm
  
  The more the merrier!! 🙂
  
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Jess

February 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm

Super delicious! Love cinnamon rolls- but chocolate ones are even better! Yum 🙂

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Melissa {Persnickety Plates}

February 13, 2014 at 3:09 pm

I love where your head is at with these! They're beautiful & I can't want to try them.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm
  
  Thank you so much Melissa!! 🙂
  
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Kelly

February 13, 2014 at 3:05 pm

These look amazing Jocelyn! Chocolate cinnamon rolls sound insanely good! Nothing beats chocolate for breakfast and that cream cheese frosting looks heavenly:)

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Mary Frances

February 13, 2014 at 1:30 pm

Did you say what I think you said? FUDGY CINNAMON ROLLS. Day = made. I just made a batch of regular ones and will have to try these next time. They look beyond amazing!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:05 pm
  
  Awwww, thanks girl!! 🙂
  
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Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent

February 13, 2014 at 12:07 pm

I love chocolate for breakfast. If I see doughnuts and their isn't a chocolate covered one... I will totally pass them up. Drooling over these cinnamon rolls.

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danielle

February 13, 2014 at 10:01 am

Oh my goodness! This is so wrong - - but yet so right.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:02 pm
  
  Haha! Thanks Danielle!!
  
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Johlene

February 13, 2014 at 9:46 am

Are you kidding me!! This looks far too good to be true.. Chocolate cinnamon rolls.. Oh my goodness I´m in LOVE..!
Happy Valentines Day for tomorrow 🙂
xoxo

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michael

February 13, 2014 at 9:40 am

Oh gosh, you are killing me, I am drooling over your Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls!! 🙂 I love cinnamon rolls but I have never had Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls! They look wonderful!

Michael 🙂
https://michaelswoodcraft.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/new-cutting-and-serving-boards/

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:01 pm
  
  Thank you Michael!! 🙂
  
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Marcie

February 13, 2014 at 9:38 am

My kids always want chocolate chips in their muffins, too…anything chocolate and it's an instant hit. These look incredible, and I'm pinning this to try. 🙂

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 10:00 pm
  
  Thanks Marcie!! 😉
  
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Erin | The Law Student's Wife

February 13, 2014 at 9:30 am

I'll take these with coffee for breakfast, then ice cream for dessert!

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Stephanie @ PlainChicken

February 13, 2014 at 9:07 am

Any excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast! Looks delicious.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 9:57 pm
  
  Yes! 🙂 Thanks Stephanie!!
  
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Tieghan

February 13, 2014 at 8:51 am

Chocolate for breakfast!! Mmm! So good! These look amazing!

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annie @ chase that i love

February 13, 2014 at 8:41 am

Yes! I always love the way cinnamon rolls smell, but when it comes down to it, I'd rather spend the calories on chocolate. Now you slapped them both together - clever and tasty!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 9:57 pm
  
  Thank you Annie!! 🙂
  
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Averie @ Averie Cooks

February 13, 2014 at 8:22 am

omg!!! they look incredible! chocolate for breakfast is always a win and the fact that they're fast to make - even better! your pics are awesome! pinned

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  February 17, 2014 at 9:54 pm
  
  Thanks girl!! 🙂
  
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