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A chocolate dough with a peanut butter filling and frosting make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls the perfect match for your cup of coffee!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast (Red Star)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, melted *easy to spread*
- Frosting Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2–3/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Dough Directions
- In a mixing bowl fitted with the hook attachment combine the flour, cocoa, sugar, salt and yeast.
- In a microwave safe bowl heat the water, milk and butter to a temperature of 90-110*F.
- Pour liquid into flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the egg and mix until smooth.
- If too wet add more flour (keep in mind you will be turning out onto floured surface).
- Turn dough onto floured surface and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Punch dough down and roll dough into a 12″ long by 6″ wide rectangle.
- Combine the butter, cinnamon and sugar filling ingredients and spread over the dough.
- Then spread the peanut butter over the cinnamon mixture.
- Roll the dough on the longest side.
- Then slice dough into 12 equal pieces.
- Place into a greased 9×13 baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.
- Allow to proof to double in size.
- Bake proofed rolls at 350*F for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting.
- In a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter and peanut butter, mixing until smooth.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Add the vanilla.
- Spread the frosting over slightly cooled cinnamon rolls.
- Serve!!!
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: DESSERT
- Method: AMERICAN
- Cuisine: AMERICAN