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

Do chocolate 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.

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 is the chocolate roll capital of the world? ›

Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Darryl Treat shares that Allen Williams, the regional market president of First Community Bank, noticed a sign declaring Searcy County as the “Chocolate Roll Capital of the World” while traveling in the area back in 2020.

How long does sweet roll last? ›

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer the rolls to a wire rack and let cool at least 30 minutes before serving. The rolls will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.

What not to mix with cinnamon? ›

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What chocolate goes best with cinnamon? ›

The sweet and woody taste of cinnamon elevates the flavor profile of milk chocolate while providing a little extra depth and flavor. These two flavors are especially delicious paired together in hot chocolate.

Why are Hawaiian sweet rolls so good? ›

Hawaiian Rolls are distinctly sweet and ridiculously soft and light, perfect for making delicious mini sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, sliders, and more. Your kids will go crazy for these rolls, too!

Are sweet rolls rich or lean dough? ›

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 German sweet roll called? ›

Schnecken are a type of sweet bun or roll of German origin. They typically contain raisins.

What state is known for chocolate? ›

3: A Chocoholic Haven in Pennsylvania

Coming in with a most impressive $5.9 billion, Pennsylvania is perhaps best known in the candy world for being the home of the undisputed chocolate giant, Hershey's.

What city has the best chocolate in the world? ›

Brussels, Belgium

The place is known as the 'Chocolate Capital of the World'.

What county has the best chocolate? ›

Which Country has the Best Chocolate in the World?
  • Belgium. When you hear the word chocolate, Belgium is by far the one place that typically comes to mind – and for a good reason. ...
  • Switzerland. Switzerland is of course, another region akin to chocolate making. ...
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  • United States.
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How do you know when sweet rolls are done? ›

Since it can be a bit tricky to know when rolls are fully baked, use a digital thermometer. Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

How do you keep sweet rolls fresh? ›

Cover leftover frosted or unfrosted rolls tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

What spices pair well with chocolate? ›

For example, dark chocolate has a bold cocoa flavor that pairs well with deep, rich spices. Try combining dark chocolate with coffee, ginger, cloves, sea salt or even smoky spices such as chipotle peppers.

What flavor pairs well with cinnamon? ›

On the savory side, cinnamon pairs well with citrusy flavors like lemon and orange. Try baking a boneless chicken breast or pork chop with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a splash of orange juice, a pinch of thyme leaves and a touch of olive oil. Cinnamon has long been a mainstay spice in Middle Eastern cuisine.

What flavor pairs well with chocolate? ›

For additional, out-of-the-box flavor combinations, pair dark chocolate with sea salt caramel, ginger, lavender, mint, cardamom, wasabi, chipotle, jalapeño, cinnamon, fennel or black sesame seeds. Milk chocolate pairs well with caramel, honey, coconut, lavender, curry powder and asiago.

What combines well with cinnamon? ›

Cinnamon Sweet, bitter apples, almonds, apricots, bananas, blueberries, chicken, compotes, pears, pancakes, French toast, yogurt, oatmeal, rice cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric Add early in cooking process.

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