Chocolate Peanut Butter Sweet Rolls
Indulge in the delightful experience of chocolate peanut butter sweet rolls, a treat that perfectly marries rich chocolate flavors with creamy peanut butter. These soft, fluffy rolls are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet dessert. Their irresistible filling and decadent frosting make them a hit at any gathering, ensuring your guests will be impressed. Whether you’re sharing with family or enjoying them on your own, these rolls are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 3/4 cups white flour
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1–2 tbsp peanut butter (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by heating milk, oil, and sugar until warm; sprinkle yeast and let it sit.
- Combine the activated yeast mixture with flour and cocoa powder; allow to rise for about an hour.
- Knead in salt, baking powder, and soda; let rise again for at least 6 hours.
- Roll out the dough, spread peanut butter, add sugar and chocolate chips; roll into logs.
- Cut into slices and place in a greased pan; let rise again before baking at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Frost cooled rolls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg