Single Serve Hot Cocoa Cinnamon Roll
This single serve hot cocoa cinnamon roll is the ultimate cozy winter treat! Made with a soft chocolate dough, a gooey cinnamon sugar filling studded with melty chocolate chips and marshmallows, and topped with rich chocolate frosting. It’s all the flavor of an indulgent cup of hot cocoa transformed into a decadent cinnamon roll.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp (30mL) warm whole milk heated to approximately 110 °F (no hotter than 120 °F)
- 3 tsp (12g) sugar, divided
- 1 Tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1⁄2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 Tbsp (21g) sour cream
- 1⁄2 cup flour (72g)
- 1 Tbsp (8g) cocoa powder
- 1⁄8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp (12g) light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp mini marshmallows
- 1 Tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp (24g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp (12g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (30g) semi sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (15mL) whole milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast. Heat the milk to approximately 110°F. Stir in the active dry yeast and 1 tsp of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast becomes foamy. (If using instant yeast, add it directly to the dry ingredients instead.)
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, remaining 2 tsp of sugar, and salt.
- Add the sour cream, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough into a smooth ball.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Keep the chocolate chips and marshmallows separate until ready to assemble the cinnamon roll.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Mix in the cocoa powder until a thick paste forms.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and completely melted. Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture and mix to combine.
- Add the milk and whisk until smooth and creamy. The frosting should be soft and spreadable. Set aside.
- Once the dough has finished rising, transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a small rectangle.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, making sure to reach all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and marshmallows evenly over the filling.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 4 equal strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- Starting with the first strip, roll it tightly into a spiral to form the center of the cinnamon roll.
- Wrap the second strip around the outside of the center roll. Continue with the remaining strips, wrapping each one around the previous strip until you've formed one large cinnamon roll.
- Carefully transfer the roll to a greased 5 inch cast iron skillet.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Allow the shaped cinnamon roll to rise in a warm place while the oven preheats.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and lightly golden around the edges.
Notes
A note about the flour: This recipe uses 72g of all purpose flour and 8g of cocoa powder in place of the usual 80g of flour (½ cup). The cocoa powder replaces a portion of the flour to create the chocolate dough. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure these ingredients for the most accurate results!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
1201Fat
63 gSat. Fat
38 gCarbs
154 gFiber
12 gSugar
85 gProtein
16 gSodium
354 mgCholesterol
112 mgNet carbs
142 gNutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
