Delicious Fluffy Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious Fluffy Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect sweet indulgence for breakfast, brunch, or special occasions. Rich, pillowy chocolate dough are filled with a luscious cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy Sunbutter chocolate frosting. These warm rolls are healthily decadent, perfectly fluffy, deliciously chocolatey, and full of cinnamon sugar—vegan, nut-free, refined sugar-free and the best chocolate cinnamon rolls you'll ever make.
Equipment
- 1 9x13
- 1 stand mixer (with dough hook) optional but recommended
Ingredients
For The Dough:
- 1 packet dry active yeast
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ¼ cup warm water
- ¼ cup avocado oil cold-pressed
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder you can also use cacao powder as a 1:1 substitute
- 3 cups all-purpose flour leave out ¼ cup if using whole wheat
For The Filling:
- 8 tablespoon cashew milk based vegan butter softened
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
For The Sunbutter Frosting:
- ¼ cup Sunbutter No Sugar Added Sunflower Seed Butter
- ½ cup maple syrup or liquid sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, coconut sugar, and dry active yeast. Stir lightly and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
- Add the soy milk, avocado oil, pinch of salt, and cocoa powder to the large bowl.
- Slowly incorporate the flour (leaving out ¼ cup if using whole wheat) until the dough begins to come together. You may need to use your hands at the end to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling:
- While the dough is rising, in a small bowl, combine the coconut sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon. Stir until everything is well mixed and smooth.
Assemble the Rolls:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter and sugar mixture on the dough, covering it completely.
- Carefully roll up the dough from one of the long sides and pinch the seam to seal it.
- Slice the rolled dough into about six equal pieces using a thin string or dental floss for best results and place them in a greased baking dish.
Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes while the oven heats up.
- Once preheated, bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Sunbutter Frosting:
- While the rolls are baking, combine the Sunbutter, maple syrup (or date syrup), cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Frost and Serve:
- Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the Sunbutter frosting over the warm rolls and enjoy!
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