Description
Delight in these indulgent Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls made with a unique triple chocolate cake mix base, filled with marshmallow bits, mini chocolate chips, and topped with a luscious drizzle of chocolate sauce and marshmallow creme. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a decadent dessert, these rolls combine the comforting flavors of hot chocolate with the classic cinnamon roll experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 box Triple Chocolate cake mix
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Filling and Toppings
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, melted
- 1 cup Mallo Bits plus extra for topping
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups mini chocolate chips plus extra for topping
- 1 container Marshmallow creme
- 1 container chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Mix Dough Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the triple chocolate cake mix, flour, warm water, and active dry yeast, mixing until the ingredients are just slightly combined.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead until fully combined and elastic, testing by pressing the dough to see if it bounces back.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a large glass bowl, brushing the top of the dough and the sides of the bowl with canola oil to prevent sticking. Cover with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Roll Out Dough: Once risen, place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Apply Filling: Brush the rolled dough generously with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with 1 cup Mallo Bits and 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log and slice into rolls approximately 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a baking dish, cover them again, and let rise for another hour to allow them to puff and become fluffy.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls complete their second rise.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Rolls: Remove the rolls and let them cool for about 20 minutes before adding toppings to prevent melting.
- Drizzle Chocolate Sauce: Using the chocolate sauce container, drizzle generously over the cooled rolls for a rich finish.
- Prepare Marshmallow Creme: Place marshmallow creme in a small microwave-safe bowl and warm in 10-15 second intervals until soft and easy to pipe.
- Pipe Marshmallow Topping: Transfer the warmed marshmallow creme into a piping bag, cut off the tip, and drizzle it artistically over the rolls.
- Final Garnish: Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips and Mallo Bits over the top of the rolls to complete their decadent look and flavor.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the rolls to rest for about 10 minutes so the toppings set slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Do not skip the second rise for soft, fluffy rolls.
- Adjust the amount of mini chocolate chips based on your preferred level of chocolate richness.
- Let the marshmallow creme cool slightly before piping to avoid burns.
- For extra gooeyness, warm the rolls slightly before serving.
