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Mexican Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls on baking tray

Mexican Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls

These Mexican Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls are a cozy fusion of classic cinnamon rolls and traditional Mexican hot chocolate. Made with real Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, and a touch of spice, then baked with heavy cream for ultra-soft, gooey rolls, they’re perfect for brunch, holidays, or chilly mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 oz Mexican chocolate, grated (Abuelita or Ibarra)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2–3/4 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk and melt the butter until just warm to the touch. Mix with sugar and yeast and let sit until foamy.
  2. Add the egg, flour, and salt. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms, about 8–10 minutes by hand.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread butter over the surface and sprinkle with grated Mexican chocolate, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  5. Roll tightly, slice into 12 rolls, and arrange in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour heavy cream evenly over the rolls. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 420IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Use authentic Mexican chocolate like Abuelita or Ibarra for the best flavor. Pouring heavy cream over the rolls before baking is the key to keeping them soft and gooey. Finish with cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche, or enjoy plain with a cup of Mexican hot chocolate or champurrado.

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