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Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls You Need to Try

  • Writer: omgfoodmalta
    omgfoodmalta
  • Apr 15
  • 4 min read

Updated: Apr 17

Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with chocolate icing. A rich, festive twist on your favourite bake!


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Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with eggs and cinnamon sticks in the background. Text promotes a festive recipe idea.

Let me tell you about the time I accidentally created the most irresistible Easter treat in my kitchen. Picture this: I had a some Stork butter, flour, eggs and chocolate and an urge to bake something cosy, and an orange that was begging to be zested.


Next thing I knew, these Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls came to life – warm, gooey, packed with chocolate, and bursting with the scent of cinnamon and citrus. The plan is to make it a yearly tradition.


Chocolate cinnamon rolls with frosting on a white plate and cooling rack. Cinnamon sticks, eggs, and baking products in background. Cozy mood.

If you’re looking for an easter recipe that will wow your guests (and maybe earn you the title of Best Baker on the street), this one is it. These are not your average cinnamon rolls. They’re a celebration of spring, chocolate, and everything joyful.


Perfect for brunch, a cheeky afternoon treat, or that special Easter Sunday breakfast, with the help of WhatsinStore of course.


Chocolate cinnamon rolls with frosting on a white plate; a fork holds a bite. Background: cinnamon sticks, eggs, and colorful boxes. Cozy kitchen vibe.

Why You’ll Love These Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls


  • They combine everything you love: chocolate, cinnamon, and that signature soft, fluffy roll.

  • They look stunning with festive toppings like crushed mini eggs and edible flowers.

  • The chocolate cream cheese icing? It's basically a hug in icing form.

  • They're a great activity for kids and grown-ups alike. (Bonus: your kitchen will smell like heaven.)


How to Make Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls at Home?


Here’s a step-by-step guide that makes these show-stopping Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls surprisingly easy to pull off. Let’s break it down so even your least kitchen-savvy friend could master them.


Chocolate-covered pastries cooling on a rack, surrounded by eggs, cinnamon sticks, and colorful packaging in a kitchen setting.

Chocolate-covered cinnamon rolls on a rack and plate, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, eggs, and baking packages. Warm, cozy kitchen setting.

Can I Make These Rolls Ahead of Time?


Absolutely! Prepare the rolls and stop just before baking. Pop them in the fridge overnight and let them come to room temperature the next morning before baking. Perfect for stress-free entertaining!


Tips for the Best Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls


  • Use fresh yeast – it's the secret to that fluffy bakery texture.

  • Don’t skip the orange zest. It adds brightness and depth.

  • For a nut-free version, skip the almonds or pistachios and use extra chocolate.

  • Got leftovers? They reheat like a dream. 15 seconds in the microwave = ooey-gooey heaven.


A New Easter Tradition in the Making


This easy cinnamon rolls recipe has become our go-to every Easter. It’s fun, festive, and oh-so-flavourful. Whether you’re hosting brunch, treating your little ones, or just baking for the sheer joy of it, these rolls tick every box.


So, dust off your apron, grab those mini eggs, and bring a bit of springtime magic into your kitchen. These Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are waiting for you.


Chocolate cinnamon rolls on a cooling rack with eggs, Stork margarine, cinnamon sticks, and a green egg carton labeled "Coccodì Free". Floral background.

Chocolate frosted pastries on a plate and cooling rack. Background shows eggs, a butter box, and cinnamon sticks on a rustic table.


 

Recipe


 

Ingredients You’ll Need


For the Dough:


  • ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large Coccodi egg + 1 egg yolk

  • ¼ cup Stork butter, melted

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp salt

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • ½ tsp ground cardamom or nutmeg


For the Filling:


  • 1 cup unsalted Stork butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

  • ⅓ cup chopped mini chocolate eggs or white chocolate chips

  • ⅓ cup crushed toasted almonds or pistachios


For the Icing:


  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened

  • 250g NOVI chocolate, melted

  • 50g butter


For Decoration:


  • ¼ cup crushed mini chocolate eggs

  • Edible flowers (optional)

  • White chocolate drizzle (optional)

  • Powdered sugar or edible glitter (optional)


Easter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls Made Easy


Step 1: Whip Up the Dough


Start with a little magic: combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it bubble up like a potion for about 10 minutes.


In a large bowl, mix your egg, yolk, melted butter, remaining sugar, orange zest, and salt. Stir in the frothy yeast mix, then add flour and cardamom or nutmeg until a dough comes together. Knead until smooth and stretchy – think of it as giving your dough a nice massage.


Let it rest and rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, until it doubles in size and dreams of becoming dessert.


Step 2: Make the Chocolate-Cinnamon Filling


While the dough naps, make your decadent filling. Mix softened butter with brown sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon until it looks like a chocolatey paste you’d happily eat with a spoon (no judgement).


Step 3: Roll, Fill, and Slice


Roll your dough into a rectangle – think 12x18 inches. Spread your filling generously, then sprinkle on those cheeky chopped chocolate eggs and your nut of choice.


Roll it up tightly like a Swiss roll and slice into 12 beautiful swirls. Nestle them into a greased baking dish. Let them rise again while you preheat the oven.


Step 4: Bake to Perfection


Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes. They should be golden, puffed, and making your house smell like a Parisian bakery.


Step 5: Make the Hazelnut Icing


Melt your NOVI chocolate and mix it with cream cheese and butter until you have a smooth, glossy icing. It's rich, nutty, and dangerously good.


Step 6: Decorate and Devour


Drizzle your rolls with the chocolate icing while they’re still warm, then go wild with crushed mini eggs, edible flowers, and whatever makes your Easter heart happy. (Optional: drizzle with white chocolate and dust with glitter. Because why not?)



 

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