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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk heated in the microwave on high for 1 minute
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp yeast
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 5-6 cups flour

Filling

  • 1/3 cup softened butter
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced small
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl attached to a stand mixer, or a large mixing bowl if making by hand, mix together the warm milk, yeast and sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to proof, or bubble.
  • After proofing, add the melted butter, salt and eggs to the yeast mixture and mix until combined. Add the flour, one cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl while kneading. Continue kneading for about 5-8 minutes. After kneading, the dough should be slightly sticky to the touch.
  • Cover the dough with a clean dish towel or plastic and let it sit for 1 1/2 hours to rise.
  • Once the dough has risen, remove the dough from the bowl onto a clean surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangular shape, about 20 inches long. Spread the softened butter over the entire surface of the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cocoa mixture evenly over the spread butter. Or you can use Nutella as the filling for a delicious alternative.
  • Roll the dough lengthwise, cinnamon roll style. Using a serrated knife, cut the roll every 1 1/2 inches. Place each roll onto a greased baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
  • Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 45 minutes.
  • After rising, bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the dough has an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.
  • Let the rolls cool on the pan for about 5-10 minutes.
  • While they are cooling, make the frosting by beating together the butter, strawberries, milk and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Evenly spread the frosting over the rolls and enjoy!