Easy Nutella Cinnamon Rolls

close up nutella cinnamon roll on a plate

5 from 1 vote

Easy Nutella Cinnamon Rolls - Cinnamon rolls that are ready in less than 60 minutes and filled with chocolate-y Nutella.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Ingredients

Dough

2 1/2 cups all-purpose
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking pwoder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
4 Tablespoons melted butter divided

Filling

3/4 cup Nutella
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Icing

2 ounces cream cheese
2 Tablespoons butter softened
2 Tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425º F. Spray 9 inch pie plate with non-stick spray.. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a liquid measuring cup mix together buttermilk and 2 Tablespoons melted butter. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir, until everything is combined and forms a rough dough.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking pwoder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 4 Tablespoons melted butter
Turn onto a floured surface and kneed until just smooth, should be just a few turns. (handle as little as possible for flaky rolls).
Place the ball of dough on a floured surface. Gently roll the dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle.
Spread Nutella in an even layer over the dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon and chocolate chips. Be sure to leave about 1/2 in border around the edges.
3/4 cup Nutella, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Using a scarper loosen the dough from the counter, and roll (starting from the long side), into a tight cylinder. Pinch to seal.
Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal pieces. Place 1 roll in the center of the prepared pan, and arrange the other 7 around it. Brush with the last 2 Tablespoons of butter.
4 Tablespoons melted butter
Bake for about 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow the rolls to rest for 5 minutes before frosting. .
To make the frosting, beat together all of the ingredients for the cream cheese frosting until it is smooth and spreadable. You can adjust the milk and sugar to get your desired consistency.
2 ounces cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons milk, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Top the rolls with the prepared frosting and serve.

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