Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds: soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls and delicious chocolate chip cookie dough. These sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you want to indulge in a special treat. The combination of rich chocolate and warm, buttery dough will make your taste buds dance!
Why Make This Recipe
Making Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls is a fantastic way to impress your family and friends. Not only are they simple to prepare, but they also offer a unique twist on two classic baked goods. With every bite, you get the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls and the sweetness of chocolate chip cookies. Plus, the smell of these rolls baking will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls
Making Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls is easy and fun! Just follow these simple steps:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (See notes below for measuring)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- Tangzhong from above
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ounce cream cheese (cold)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
Directions:
- Make the Cinnamon Roll Dough: Start by mixing the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes until it foams. Then add the flour, salt, heavy cream, milk, egg, and vanilla. Knead until it forms a smooth dough. Let it rise until doubled in size.
- Make the Cookie Dough Filling: In another bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, salt, baking powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mini chocolate chips until combined.
- Bake and Fill the Rolls: Roll out the cinnamon roll dough into a rectangle. Spread the cookie dough filling evenly on top. Roll it up tightly and slice into rolls. Place the rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let rise again. Bake until golden brown.
How to Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls
Serve your Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls warm, right out of the oven for the best taste. You can drizzle them with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and heavy cream for an extra touch. They are perfect for brunch with coffee or as a cozy dessert after dinner.
How to Store Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls
If you have leftovers (which might be hard to believe!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, you can place them in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for about a week. You can also freeze unbaked rolls before the final rise, then bake them straight from the freezer when you crave a warm treat.
Tips to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls
- Make sure all your dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother dough.
- Don’t over-knead the dough; just knead until it comes together.
- To prevent your rolls from sticking, use parchment paper in your baking dish.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the cookie dough filling.
Variation
You can customize your Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls with different mix-ins! Try adding nuts, dried fruit, or even peanut butter chips to the cookie filling for a unique twist.
FAQs
Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of mini chips?
Yes, you can use regular chocolate chips if you prefer. Just keep in mind that they may create slightly larger pockets of chocolate in your rolls.
Can I make the dough the night before?
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight, then shape and bake your rolls in the morning.
What can I do if my rolls are too dry?
If your rolls turn out dry, next time try reducing the flour slightly or adding an extra bit of butter to the dough. You can also serve them with a drizzle of heavy cream to add moisture.
Enjoy making and sharing these Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls with family and friends! Happy baking!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 3.5 cups 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour See notes below for measuring
- 0.25 cups 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups 3/4 cup water Warm water
- ⅓ cups 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ¾ teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅓ cups 1/3 cup heavy cream Room temperature
- ⅓ cups 1/3 cup whole milk Room temperature
- 1 large 1 egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- 1 batch Tangzhong from above
- 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened
For the Cookie Dough Filling
- 8 tablespoons 8 tablespoons unsalted butter Room temperature
- ½ cup 1/2 cup light brown sugar Packed
- ⅛ cup 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Room temperature
- 1 ounce 1 ounce cream cheese Cold
- 1 cup 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
Instructions
Making the Dough
- Start by mixing the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes until it foams.
- Add the flour, salt, heavy cream, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Knead until it forms a smooth dough. Let it rise until doubled in size.
Making the Cookie Dough Filling
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mini chocolate chips until combined.
Baking the Rolls
- Roll out the cinnamon roll dough into a rectangle.
- Spread the cookie dough filling evenly on top.
- Roll it up tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let rise again.
- Bake until golden brown.
