Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of Peppermint Bark Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful breakfast treat that combines warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with rich chocolate and crunchy peppermint pieces. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weekends, these rolls offer a festive twist on a classic favorite. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious recipe that will bring joy and warmth to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 candy canes (crushed for topping)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk and combine it with yeast; let it froth for about 5 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Combine melted butter and frothy yeast mixture into the dry ingredients; mix until sticky.
- Knead: Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place in an oiled bowl; cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape Rolls: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread butter on top, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips before rolling tightly.
- Slice & Bake: Cut rolls and arrange in greased baking dish; let rise again for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Create Icing: Mix powdered sugar with cocoa powder and peppermint extract; add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and top with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg