Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cold butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons margarine, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons hot water

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. in a bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt. cut in 2 tablespoons of the butter until crumbly. add the milk, egg yolk and yeast mixture; stir well. cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• 2 turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. roll out into a 10-in. x 6-in. rectangle. melt remaining butter; brush butter to within 1/2 inches of edges. combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining sugar. sprinkle over dough, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. cut into 1-in. slices; place cut side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
• 3 bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls. serve warm.
• 4 note: rolls may be frozen for up to 2 months. reheat in the microwave before serving if desired.