MOCHA CINNAMON ROLLS

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I love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon rolls. -Victoria Mitchel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup butter, melted
FROSTING:
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, coffee granules, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.Place pecans, chocolate chips, sugar, coffee granules and cinnamon in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle; spread with softened butter. Sprinkle pecan mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Drizzle rolls with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, 22-28 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.