I love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon rolls. —Victoria Mitchel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
Ingredients
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- FROSTING:
- 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, coffee granules, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.Place pecans, chocolate chips, sugar, coffee granules and cinnamon in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Roll into an 18×12-in. rectangle; spread with softened butter. Sprinkle pecan mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 13×9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°. Drizzle rolls with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, 22-28 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over rolls. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts
1 roll: 406 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
