Nutella Chocolate Chip Rolls (Printable)

Soft dough swirled with Nutella and chocolate chips, baked until golden and drizzled with sweet glaze for the ultimate indulgent treat.

# 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:

01 - Combine warmed milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a large bowl or stand mixer. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Add melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Gradually add flour while mixing on low speed. Continue mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 14×18-inch rectangle, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
06 - Spread softened butter evenly over the dough surface. Layer Nutella on top of the butter, then sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly across the filling.
07 - Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to slice into 12 even rolls.
08 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, leaving space for expansion. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Rotate pan halfway through for even baking.
10 - While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzling consistency. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired thickness.
11 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls immediately after removing from oven. Garnish with additional chocolate chips if desired. Serve warm for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dough stays incredibly soft and tender thanks to the milk and butter enrichment
  • Nutella creates these gorgeous fudgy swirls that stay gooey even after baking
  • These rolls strike that perfect balance between breakfast pastry and dessert indulgence
02 -
  • Use unflavored dental floss to slice clean rolls without squishing them, just slide it underneath and cross the ends over the top
  • If your kitchen runs cool, let the dough rise in the oven with just the light on for consistent warmth
03 -
  • Underbake by 1 to 2 minutes for an irresistibly gooey center
  • Warm the Nutella for 15 seconds in the microwave to make spreading effortless
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