Cocoa-Swirled Cinnamon Buns: A Fusion Breakfast Treat

Cocoa-Swirled Cinnamon Buns: A Fusion Breakfast Treat Ingredients For the dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1¼ tsp instant yeast ½ tsp salt ¾ cup warm milk (around 38–40°C) 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 egg (room temperature) For the filling: 2 tbsp softened butter 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate For the glaze (optional): ¼ cup cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tbsp butter, soft Splash of milk or vanilla Steps 1. Make the dough: Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix into a shaggy dough. Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and stretchy. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled. 2. Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and roll into a rectangle about 10x12 inches. Spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Roll tightly from the short side and slice into 9–12 mini rolls. 3. Second rise: Place rolls in a parchment-lined air fryer tray, spaced slightly apart. Cover lightly and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffed up. 4. Air fry: Preheat air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes. Air fry rolls at 160°C for 8–10 minutes until golden on top and soft inside. You may need to do this in 2 batches. 5. Glaze: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and a splash of milk or vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Tips For extra gooey centers, add a few more chocolate chips in the spiral. A pinch of salt on top of the glaze enhances the flavor. If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil during air frying. #homemadebaking #chocolatebreakfast #cinnamonbunhack #weekendbaking #easybrunchidea #cocoarolls #secretrecipe #meltychocolate #morningtreat #noknead #fluffybuns #gooeycenters #warmaromatics #familyfavorite #makingbreadeasy #sweetdough #holidaybreakfast #beginnerrecipe #drooldessert #comfortfood #foodieguide #easyspiralrolls #specialoccasionbreakfast #chocolatelover #viralrecipe #bakingtherapy #sweetdough #cozybaking #firsttimebaker #foodhack bread, cinnamon rolls recipe, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, fusion recipe, cinnamon swirl, cinnabon, how to make cinnamon rolls, brunch, pastry fusion, homemade bread, sticky bun recipe, homemade sticky buns, freshly baked, cinnabon style, cinnabon cinnamon rolls, bread recipe, sticky buns, soft cinnamon rolls, cinnamon pastry, cinnamon ideas, cinnamon breakfast, cinnamon pastry rolls, cinnamon dough, cinnamon bread, soft rolls, morning pastries, easy cinnamon roll recipe