Desserts
ChefLeila Hammoud
Cinnamon and Chocolate Cinnabon Rolls
A successful, distinctive homemade Cinnabon roll recipe — an unusual filling of cinnamon, cocoa and nuts. Serve warm, topped with chocolate sauce or the white glaze. Delicious with coffee or tea.
Cinnamon and Chocolate Cinnabon Rolls — a special, delicious dessert. Perfect with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons powdered milk
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 egg
- a dash of vanilla
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts and almonds, or just one type
- White sauce
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla (vanilla extract)
- Liquid milk or liquid cream as needed
- Chocolate sauce
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Liquid milk as needed
Method
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- In a bowl, place only half of the flour and set the remainder aside for later use.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir, then add the liquids and the egg and mix well.
- Add the remaining flour (or just half of it) until you get a soft dough that is not stiff. Leave it to rise until well-proofed.
- After the dough has risen, divide it into two portions and roll each into a rectangle.
- Spread the butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder and the chopped chocolate. Scatter the lightly roasted hazelnuts and almonds on top.
- Roll the dough up into a log and cut it with a sharp knife into rounds sized to fit your baking molds.
- Grease the molds with oil, place the rolls inside, and let them rise a second time.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes, depending on your oven.Timers: 15 min
- When you take them out of the oven, cover with a kitchen towel to keep them soft and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing the ingredients and adding liquid milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Top the cinnamon and chocolate Cinnabon rolls with the white glaze or chocolate sauce and serve warm.
Recipe tags
DessertsLevantVegetarianNut free
Notes and serving ideas
- Mini 'Athmaliya'
