Nutella Chocolate Chip Rolls (Printable Version)

Soft, pillowy rolls swirled with creamy Nutella and chocolate chips, baked golden and glazed to perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature

→ Filling

08 - 3/4 cup Nutella
09 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Topping

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1–2 tbsp milk
13 - extra chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warmed milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt. Mix until combined.
03 - Gradually add flour, mixing on low speed, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down dough and roll on a floured surface into a 14×18-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, then evenly spread Nutella on top. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
06 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll dough into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls.
07 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes, until golden brown.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls. Garnish with extra chocolate chips if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm, yeasted dough with melty Nutella creates pockets of chocolate bliss that make store-bought pastries pale in comparison.
  • These rolls strike the perfect balance between weekend project and achievable baking, with most of the time being hands-off while the dough does its thing.
02 -
  • If your dough isnt rising, your yeast might be old or your milk was too hot and killed it, so always check the expiration date and make sure your milk is just warm, not hot.
  • Warming your Nutella for about 15 seconds in the microwave makes it spread so much easier without tearing the dough, a revelation that changed my baking game.
03 -
  • To get perfectly even rolls, mark your dough log with a knife before cutting, and use unflavored dental floss by sliding it under the log, crossing it at the top, and pulling through for the cleanest cuts.
  • Adding a tablespoon of cream cheese to your glaze creates a tangy dimension that balances the sweetness and makes these rolls taste even more special.
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