Nutella Chocolate Chip Rolls (Printable)

Soft cinnamon roll dough filled with Nutella and chocolate chips, baked until golden and topped with sweet glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature

→ Filling

08 - 3/4 cup Nutella
09 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Topping

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1–2 tbsp milk
13 - extra chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warmed milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt. Mix until combined.
03 - Gradually add flour, mixing on low speed, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 14×18-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, then evenly spread Nutella on top. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
06 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up dough into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls.
07 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes, until golden brown.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls. Garnish with extra chocolate chips if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough is impossibly soft, almost like eating a chocolate-filled cloud
  • They strike that perfect balance between breakfast acceptable and dessert indulgent
  • The smell alone will make everyone in your house suddenly very hungry
02 -
  • Overbaked rolls are dry and sad—pull them out when they're lightly golden, since they'll continue cooking slightly in the hot pan
  • If your Nutella is too cold to spread, microwave it for 10 to 15 seconds to make it spreadable without tearing the dough
  • Using unflavored dental floss to slice rolls gives you cleaner cuts than a knife, which can squish the dough
03 -
  • Warm your Nutella slightly before spreading—it makes the process so much easier and prevents tearing
  • Use dental floss to slice your rolls for picture-perfect swirls that don't get squished
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