Recipes > Chocolate Cinnamon Twists Find A Store Chocolate Cinnamon Twists A chocolaty twist on cinnamon rolls. These are fun to make (and eat!) with the whole family! Watch video tutorial below. Yield 12 twists Print Recipe Pin Recipe 2 Reviews IngredientsDough3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon table salt (or Hawaiian sea salt)1/4 cup granulated sugar1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast1 cup milk (lukewarm, 110-115°F)3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (room temperature)Filling and finishing:1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon cocoa1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)1 large egg white (for egg wash)1 cup chocolate chips2 teaspoons granulated sugarFrosting4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)2 cups powdered sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons milk InstructionsPrepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer combine flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Add milk and 2 tablespoons butter.Mix with dough hook attachment for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until a dough comes together. Continue to knead for 7-8 minutes. Dough should be smooth and you should be able to form it into a ball.Rub 1 tablespoon butter all over the dough ball (or coat lightly with vegetable oil or cooking spray) and place in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.Make the filling: While your dough is rising, mix 1/2 cup melted butter with brown sugar, cinnamon and chocolate powder.Preheat oven to 350°F.Make egg wash: whisk together egg white and water.Divide risen dough in half, and roll one half into a rectangle, approx. 11×16-inches. Lay rectangle horizontally in front of you. Spread half of the filling evenly onto the dough.Cut the dough in half vertically using a pizza cutter. This will be the fold line. Sprinkle half the chocolate chips on one half of the rectangle.Lift the opposite side of the dough rectangle and fold over, placing sides with filling together. Prepare to cut 6 long strips by making a mark lightly in the dough.Cut your strips, twist them 3 or 4 times and tuck the ends under. Place on prepared baking sheet.Press down on the twists as if you are trying to flatten them a little and make sure the ends are still tucked.Brush egg wash on top of the twists and sprinkle with 1 tsp granulated sugar.Bake for 12 minutes.Roll second half of the dough into a rectangle and repeat.Make the frosting: Combine the cream cheese and butter on medium speed. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk. Mix again until smooth. Add an additional teaspoon of milk for a thinner frosting. Drizzle (or drop) over warm twists. NotesRecipe by Diane Baldwin. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
