Chocolate Chip Cookie Rolls
These rolls blend the soft, pillowy texture of cinnamon rolls with the sweet indulgence of chocolate chip cookie dough, offering a delightful contrast in every bite.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2/3 cup water
- 3 7/12 cups bread flour Contains both the initial and remaining flour required.
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cookie Dough Filling
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar For cookie dough filling
- 1 large egg, room temperature For cookie dough filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt For cookie dough filling
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Whisk together the water and 1/4 cup of bread flour in a saucepan. Cook this mixture over medium heat until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Set the tangzhong aside to cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer, combine the remaining bread flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and fine sea salt.
- Pour in the heavy cream, whole milk, and tangzhong. Add the large egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Gradually knead in the softened butter until the dough is smooth and cohesive. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Let the dough rest and rise in a covered bowl until double in size.
Prepare Cookie Dough Filling
- In a bowl, cream the room temperature butter with light brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, followed by all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and baking powder.
- Mix in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Assemble the Rolls
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cookie dough filling evenly across the rolled-out dough.
- Cut the dough into strips, roll each strip tightly, and place in a prepared baking pan.
- Cover and let the rolls rise until puffy and nearly doubled in size. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Bake until golden and firm.
Prepare the Frosting
- Mix together the room temperature butter and cold cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add vanilla for extra flavor if desired.
Frost the Rolls
- Spread frosting generously over warm rolls. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature, be patient with rising times, and frost while the rolls are still warm for easier spreading.