Creating Irresistible Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls is straightforward if you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Dough:
– In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm (about 110°F or 43°C). Remove from heat.
– In a small bowl, combine the milk with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
– In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cocoa powder.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
– In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the yeast mixture once it’s frothy.

4. Combine Mixtures:
– Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a sticky dough forms.

5. Knead the Dough:
– Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

6. Let It Rise:
– Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

7. Prepare the Filling:
– In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.

8. Roll Out the Dough:
– Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 16×24 inches).

9. Add the Filling:
– Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top. Finally, sprinkle chocolate chips over the filling.

10. Roll the Dough:
– Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.

11. Cut into Rolls:
– Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place them cut-side up in a greased baking dish.

12. Second Rise:
– Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap or a towel, allowing the rolls to rise for another 30-45 minutes.

13. Preheat the Oven:
– While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

14. Bake the Rolls:
– Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

15. Prepare the Glaze:
– While the rolls are baking, mix powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk until smooth.

16. Cool and Drizzle:
– Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for about 10-15 minutes before drizzling the glaze generously over the top.