CHOCOLATE CINNAMON ROLLS

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Make and share this Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Breads

Time 2h27m

Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
3/4 cup water (110-115 degrees)
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup cocoa
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon softened butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
chopped nuts (optional)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 teaspoons cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In medium bowl,dissolve yeast in water.
  • Stir in shortening, salt, sugar, egg, cocoa, and 1 cup flour.
  • Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer, or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
  • Scrape side of bowl, stir in remaining flour; blend well.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place until double (about 1 hour). Stir dough down by beating 25 strokes.
  • Turn soft dough into well floured surface; roll into 8x12-inch rectangle.
  • Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Roll up beginning with wide edge.
  • Pinch edges together.
  • Cut into 12 pieces.
  • Place in greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Let rise until doubled (about 40 minutes) Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
  • Combine icing ingredients, adding enough cream for good spreading consistency.
  • Spread on rolls immediately and then sprinkle with nuts if desired.
  • Serve warm.
  • Can also use favorite cream cheese icing to frost.

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