Easy Mini Chocolate Sweet Rolls Recipe (2024)

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Last year I made the yummiest mini pumpkin cinnamon rolls ever and this year I knew I wanted to try the recipe out again, this time with chocolate. If you like chocolate, then you will absolutely love these mini chocolate sweet rolls. Even my husband, who isn’t a big chocolate fan, ate six.

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You probably know by now from my mini calzones, breakfast rolls, and egg and sausage muffins that I love using refrigerated crescent rolls as a shortcut to making delicious baked goods. Well, these are no exception. I do make homemade rolls and cinnamon rolls from scratch every so often but not this weekend. And seriously, if the pre-made stuff tastes so good, I say why not use it?

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I’ll make a confession. I was originally going to make apple pie cinnamon rolls because it’s fall and all, but I really don’t love warm apples all that much. And I knew my husband wouldn’t love these because they’re full of chocolately goodness, and I kind of wanted to have them all week long. Well, between my husband and me, they didn’t last more than an hour. Oh well. Good thing they only took like 20 minutes to make, so I can whip up another batch this week just for me.

Now I know you want to see how I made these babies. Seriously, so easy!

Start by melting your chocolate! You can do it however you’d like, but I melt my chocolate in the microwave. Once melted, mix with cream cheese and sugar to create your filling.

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Lay out the crescent rolls, cover with chocolate mixture, and roll into a log.

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Now comes the fun part. Use dental floss to cut the log into 1/2 inch sized rolls. If you don’t have dental floss, you should get some now or so says my dentist. This is a trick my mom taught me, and it works like a charm. Just wrap the dental floss around the roll and pull together, slicing through the dough perfectly. Put those perfectly sliced rolls into a mini muffin tin.

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And bake for just about 10 minutes. Then cover with chocolate frosting and devour quickly or else you’ll have to share.

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Easy Mini Chocolate Sweet Rolls Recipe

Recipe Type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Britni – www.playpartyplan.com

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Serves: 12-16

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Easy Mini Chocolate Sweet Rolls Recipe

Simple chocolate sweet rolls made with crescent rolls, cinnamon, and of course chocolate!

Easy Mini Chocolate Sweet Rolls Recipe (16)

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 10 minutes minutes

Total: 20 minutes minutes

Serves24 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls (8 count)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

  • Prepare your mini muffin tin by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.

  • Melt 1/2 cup of your chocolate chips in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir then continue in increments of 15 seconds until the chocolate chips are completely melted.

    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • Mix the softened cream cheese, the 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips, and sugar in a mixing bowl until well combined.

    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 oz cream cheese, 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • Open your crescent rolls and lay out in one large rectangle. Make sure to pinch seams together.

    1 can refrigerated crescent rolls

  • Spread the chocolate mixture on top of the rolls, leaving about 1/2 inch empty all the way around.

  • Starting on the long side, roll the dough tightly from one side to the other, forming a "log."

  • Using a piece of dental floss, cut 1/2 inch rolls all the way across the dough.

  • As you cut the rolls, place each in a separate spot in the prepared muffin tin.

  • Bake the rolls for approximately 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until golden brown.

  • While the rolls bake, melt the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

  • Mix melted chocolate chips with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create the glaze.

    1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla

  • Once the rolls are cooked, remove from the muffin tins and allow to cool slightly.

  • Frost cinnamon rolls while still warm but not hot.

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Info

Calories: 65kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg

Author: Britni Vigil

Course:Breakfast

Cuisine:American

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  1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    Easy Mini Chocolate Sweet Rolls Recipe (21)
    I know what I’m gonna bake this weekend! These rolls look so yummy and I love the filling!

    Reply

  2. Cydnee says

    This recipe sounds amazing! Yummy! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

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  3. Corinne says

    These turn out so cute! It would be fun to make the filling different colors too by substituting white chocolate and then using food coloring to color it. Thanks for linking up at This Is How We Roll Thursday!

    Reply

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FAQs

What are sweet rolls made of? ›

A sweet roll or sweet bun refers to any of a number of sweet, baked, yeast-leavened breakfast or dessert foods. They may contain spices, nuts, candied fruits, etc., and are often glazed or topped with icing. Compared to regular bread dough, sweet roll dough generally has higher levels of sugar, fat, eggs, and yeast.

What does cinnamon do to chocolate? ›

Cinnamon: The warm, aromatic flavor of cinnamon adds depth and richness to chocolate desserts. It's a classic pairing that enhances the sweetness of chocolate without overpowering it.

Do cocoa and cinnamon go together? ›

Cinnamon. The sweet and woody taste of cinnamon makes it another spice that goes exceptionally well with chocolate. Although slightly sweet, the woody flavour is more prominent and has a subtle yet noticeable impact on every dish it is used in.

Are sweet rolls rich or lean? ›

RICH DOUGHS:

Brioche dough is made with a high portion of butter and eggs, and is especially rich. Sweet rolls including coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls and many other breakfast goodies. These have a high fat content and usually contain eggs and often have a sweet filling.

What is a sweet bread roll called? ›

Sweet roll, also called a breakfast roll (chiefly US) – can refer to a variety of sweet, yeast-leavened breakfast breads or dessert foods. Tahini roll. Teacake. Zeeuwse bolus – spiral-shaped bun covered in dark brown sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon.

What not to mix with cinnamon? ›

View interaction reports for cinnamon and the medicines listed below.
  • Aspir 81 (aspirin)
  • Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • Calcium 600 D (calcium / vitamin d)
  • CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)

What happens to your body when you drink cinnamon and milk? ›

This delicious drink is not only tasty but also has several health benefits. Cinnamon is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Drinking cinnamon milk before bed can also help improve sleep quality.

Which chocolate goes well with cinnamon? ›

Cinnamon's nutty notes and hints of vanilla pair well with milk and dark chocolates alike, whether you're enjoying them hot or cold.

What can I mix cinnamon with? ›

The secret to getting the taste just right is blending the cinnamon with a few other key spices: ginger, all spice, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla. Oh, and cocoa of course—can't forget the chocolate!

Why do you pour milk over cinnamon rolls? ›

Julie Clark, the blogger behind the website, notes that after years of research, she discovered that the key to getting perfectly gooey rolls is to “pour heavy cream over the cinnamon buns before baking. THIS is the secret ingredient and what makes the rolls rich and gooey.”

Why are my homemade cinnamon rolls hard? ›

Too much flour will give you stiff, dense, dry cinnamon rolls. Arrange your rolls in a lightly greased 9-inch or 10-inch pan.

What is a sweet potato roll made of? ›

Creamy roasted sweet potato, fresh avocado and crunchy tempura flakes wrapped in nori and sushi rice. Sushi chefs may train for years to make the perfect sushi, but you don't need perfection to make delicious sushi at home - no raw fish required!

Why are Hawaiian sweet rolls sweet? ›

So to make these buns as “Hawaiian” as possible, I added (you guessed it) pineapple juice as a sweetener in the recipe. The King's Hawaiian rolls don't list pineapple juice as an ingredient, but these buns taste remarkably similar.

Why are Hawaiian sweet rolls so good? ›

WHAT MAKES HAWAIIAN ROLLS SO GOOD. Hawaiian bread is so good because it's soft and stretchy, and it's got just a hint of tangy yeastiness, with a slight sweet flavor that just teases your tastebuds.

Are Hawaiian sweet rolls raw? ›

Yes! Our products are ready to eat as they are fully baked. In fact, most people say our bread and rolls don't even make it to the table because they tear into it right away.

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