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Alright, let’s be serious here. It is definitely time for some hot chocolate! I thought with this weather going on and only a little over a week until Christmas, it was time to try out an idea I have been toying with. Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls. Just like the most delicious vegan cinnamon rolls you have ever had times a million. They will warm you up and put you in the mood for this amazing wintery weather. If anything can get you out from under those warm blankets in the morning, it is most assuredly these totally scrumptious, fluffy and piping hot rolls of glory!
I considered putting both a chocolate spread and some mini vegan marshmallows inside, and that wasn’t quite right. Then I thought about putting a chocolate ganache inside and marshmallow frosting on top, which was almost there, but the ganache hardens too fast. The winning idea is a hot chocolate like dry mixture inside and vegan marshmallow frosting on the outside.
While I was pondering how very holiday friendly these sweet rolls are, I realized you can make these in the summer too. Toast the top of the marshmallow and call it a s’mores sweet roll! Ha!
Have you ever made sweet rolls of any kind? Or used yeast? It is easier than it seems. When I was in culinary school yeast rolls and dough were my kryptonite. I think it just made me so nervous, I would F up every time. Until I began to practice at home. I made so many sweet rolls, breads and pizzas. I finally realized how easy it is, and when you just understand how the yeast actually works scientifically, it is hard to mess up. The yeast needs to bloom in warm liquid, but not to warm, and it feeds off sugars. So a touch of sugar to your blooming yeast and you will get a perfect rise every time! Give it a try, and let me know if you have any questions.