Cinnamon Roll Platter Recipe
Cinnamon rolls topped with our chocolate caramel sauce and powdered sugar
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Ingredients
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Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate Caramel Sauce
Topping
Method
Cinnamon Rolls
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until warm (not boiling). In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk mixture, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
Add the eggs, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 5
Roll the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
- 7
Cut the Rolls
Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Bake the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Chocolate Caramel Sauce
- 9
Make the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and cook until it melts into a golden caramel. Carefully add the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- 10
Add Cocoa and Butter
Stir in the cocoa powder and butter, mixing until well blended. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.