Decadent Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Chocolate Chips Recipe
Decadent Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Chocolate Chips are a wonderfully rich and flavorful treat, combining the classic comfort of cinnamon rolls with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips. These soft, fluffy rolls are topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating that the yeast is active and ready.
- Mix Dough: Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Roll Out Dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture over the dough and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Form Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Slice the roll into 12 equal pieces and place them cut side up in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm rolls with the glaze before serving. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm (around 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Use fresh yeast for best results; expired yeast may not rise properly.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic for a fluffy texture.
- Rolling tightly ensures neat, well-shaped rolls.
- Glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: peanut butter cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, fluffy cinnamon rolls, breakfast pastries
