🧈🍫 Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls taken to the next level with nutty brown butter and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for brunch or dessert.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)
Dough
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Brown Butter Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- Combine warm milk and yeast; let sit 5 minutes.
- Mix in sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt.
- Gradually add flour until soft dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
2️⃣ Brown the Butter
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until golden brown and nutty smelling (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3️⃣ Assemble Rolls
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread browned butter evenly over dough.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly.
- Scatter chocolate chips on top.
- Roll tightly from long side into a log.
- Slice into 12 rolls and place in greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–28 minutes until golden brown.
5️⃣ Glaze
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Spread over warm rolls.
🌟 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before serving.
- For gooey centers, slightly underbake by 1–2 minutes.
These rolls are rich, cozy, and indulgent — perfect with coffee or holiday mornings.
If you’d like, I can also share a quick overnight prep version so they’re ready to bake in the morning.