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These hot chocolate cinnamon rolls are inspired by the season’s favorite drink. They have a soft chocolate dough filled with a chocolatey cinnamon filling and gooey marshmallows, all topped with creamy whipped frosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re completely vegan and super easy to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These cinnamon rolls feature perfectly pillowy soft chocolate dough filled with a chocolatey cinnamon filling and gooey marshmallows, slathered with a creamy whipped frosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vegan Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls<\/strong> are inspired by the drink of the season with perfectly pillowy soft chocolate dough, a chocolatey cinnamon filling, gooey marshmallows, and a creamy whipped frosting. Completely vegan and easy to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls<\/h2>\n\t\t

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Chocolate Dough:<\/h4>
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)<\/li>
  • \u00bc cup dairy-free butter (melted)<\/li>
  • \u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/li>
  • 2\u00bc tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)<\/li>
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>
  • \u00bd cup cocoa powder<\/li>
  • 1 tsp salt<\/li>
  • 1 tsp baking powder<\/li><\/ul>

    Chocolatey Cinnamon Filling:<\/h4>
    • \u00bd cup dairy-free butter (softened)<\/li>
    • \u00bd cup light brown sugar<\/li>
    • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon<\/li>
    • \u00bd cup dairy-free chocolate chips<\/li>
    • 1 cup vegan mini marshmallows<\/li><\/ul>

      Whipped Frosting:<\/h4>
      • 1 cup dairy-free butter (softened)<\/li>
      • 4 cups powdered sugar<\/li>
      • 2-4 tbsp plant-based milk<\/li>
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t
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        Prepare the Dough:<\/h4>
        1. In a saucepan, whisk together the plant-based milk, melted dairy-free butter, and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture until just warm, about 98.6\u00b0F (37\u00b0C), similar to a warm bath.<\/li>
        2. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast. Ensure the mixture is not too hot, or it will kill the yeast.<\/li>
        3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.<\/li>
        4. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.<\/li>
        5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.<\/li>
        6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and set in a warm place to rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.<\/li><\/ol>

          Prepare the Filling:<\/h4>
          1. In a small bowl, mix the softened dairy-free butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.<\/li>
          2. Stir in the dairy-free chocolate chips.<\/li><\/ol>

            Assemble the Rolls:<\/h4>
            1. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about \u00bc-inch thick.<\/li>
            2. Spread the chocolatey cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.<\/li>
            3. Sprinkle the vegan mini marshmallows over the filling.<\/li>
            4. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.<\/li>
            5. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cut side up.<\/li>
            6. Cover the dish with a towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.<\/li><\/ol>

              Bake the Rolls:<\/h4>
              1. Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>
              2. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.<\/li>
              3. Allow the rolls to cool slightly in the pan while you prepare the frosting.<\/li><\/ol>

                Prepare the Whipped Frosting:<\/h4>
                1. In a large bowl, beat the dairy-free butter until creamy.<\/li>
                2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.<\/li>
                3. Add the vanilla extract and plant-based milk (one tablespoon at a time) until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.<\/li><\/ol>

                  Serve:<\/h4>
                  1. Spread the creamy whipped frosting over the warm rolls.<\/li>
                  2. Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey, chocolatey, marshmallow-filled goodness!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t
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