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Peanut Butter Chocolate Breakfast Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, baked to gooey perfection and topped with a sweet drizzle. The ultimate indulgent twist on a classic roll
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 12 rolls

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk 110–115°F
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3-4 tablespoons extra warm milk as needed

Peanut Butter Fudge Filling

  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Cream Pour

  • ¼ cup warm heavy cream

Chocolate PB Swirl Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Activate the Yeast

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the warm milk and yeast.
  • Let sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy on top.

Make the Chocolate Dough

  • Add eggs, softened butter, sugar, and salt.
  • Stir in the cocoa powder and 4 cups of flour.
  • Let the dough rest for 5 minutes — this helps the cocoa hydrate.
  • Knead with the dough hook for 5–7 minutes, adding the extra tablespoons of warm milk as needed until the dough becomes soft, slightly sticky, and smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  • Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Make the Filling

  • Mix butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth and fudgy.
  • Fold in chocolate chips if you want extra melty pools inside the swirl.

Shape the Rolls

  • Roll the dough into a large rectangle about ½-inch thick.
  • Spread the peanut butter fudge filling evenly across the surface.
  • Roll up tightly and slice into 12 large rolls.

Second Rise

  • Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13" pan.
  • Cover and rise for another 20 minutes.

Cream Pour & Bake

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Warm the heavy cream and pour it over the risen rolls — this helps keep the centers soft and gooey.
  • Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the rolls are set but still soft in the middle.

Frost

  • Beat all frosting ingredients together for 3–5 minutes until cloud-like, silky, and fluffy.
  • Spread over warm rolls so it melts into every swirl and crack.
  • Beat frosting ingredients 3–5 minutes until fluffy.
Keyword cinnabon cinnamon rolls, peanut butter dessert, peanut butter rolls
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