Cosmic Brownie Cinnamon Rolls

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 min until foamy.
  2. 2Add egg, egg yolk, and melted butter, mix.
  3. 3Stir in salt, flour, and cocoa powder. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4Knead the dough for 8-10 min.
  5. 5Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1½ hrs or until doubled.
  6. 6For the filling, mix the melted butter and both sugars.
  7. 7Add the vanilla, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
  8. 8Fold in flour. Let sit 5-10 minutes, it’ll thicken slightly.
  9. 9If it’s still too runny add ½ tbsp more flour.
  10. 10Roll dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  11. 11Spread the filling evenly all over and sprinkle rainbow candy chips (and/or brownie crumbles, just don’t overstuff it).
  12. 12Use a pizza cutter to first slice 8 pieces then roll them each up tightly. (Or you can tightly roll the whole thing then slice)
  13. 13Place in greased 9x13 pan. Cover & let rise 30-45 more min.
  14. 14Pour warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.
  15. 15Bake at 350°F for 22-25 min.
  16. 16To make the ganache, melt the chocolate and heavy cream together.
  17. 17Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  18. 18Cover with plastic wrap and let it cool until thickened/spreadable. You can place it in the fridge to speed it up.
  19. 19Spread over the warm rolls.
  20. 20Top with more rainbow candy chips.
  21. 21Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2.75 cups bread flour
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup warm heavy cream
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.66 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • rainbow candy chips

Equipment

9x13 panpizza cutter

Tips

  • Start with less bread flour and add more if needed.
  • For the filling, if it's too runny, add an additional 0.5 tbsp of flour.
  • Don't overstuff the rolls with filling and toppings.
  • You can slice the whole rolled dough or slice individual pieces then roll them.
  • To speed up the ganache cooling, place it in the fridge.