Chocolate Chip Rolls

These pillowy soft chocolate chip rolls are made with a rich brioche dough and plenty of chocolate chips. The rolls require one 60 minute rise and a quick second rise while the oven preheats. Each bite is filled with fluffy bread stuffed with melted chocolate chips. Serve these warm for the most delicious soft and tender rolls.

Here is what you will love about these chocolate chip rolls

• Easy to make! These rolls require one 60 minute rise. The second rise occurs while the oven preheats which takes roughly 20 minutes.
• The milk, butter and egg in the dough helps the dough achieve a soft, fluffy texture.
• These sweet rolls would make a great addition to your dinner table or even for holiday get togethers.
• Plenty of chocolate chips – these rolls use mini chocolate chips which allows for the chocolate to be more dispersed in the rolls.

Here’s how to make these Chocolate Chip Rolls

I recommend using a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment to make these, but if you do not own a stand mixer, you can certainly make the dough by hand. It will just take a bit longer.

In a large bowl, you’ll add the yeast, warm milk and sugar. Since you are using instant yeast for these chocolate chip rolls, you do not need to allow the yeast to sit/activate. Of course, if active yeast is all you have on hand, feel free to use it. Just allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.

Next, you’ll add the flour, egg, salt and butter. Knead the dough for 5 minutes on medium-low speed. If you are making these rolls by hand, I recommend kneading the mixture for 10 minutes. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. You will add the mini chocolate chips AFTER the dough rises.

first rise

Allow the chocolate chip rolls to rise for 60 minutes in a warm place. Sometimes I recommend allowing the dough to rise in a warm oven to allow for the dough to rise a bit faster. However, you don’t want the dough to be too warm with this recipe, because it will melt the chocolate chips.

divide the rolls

After the dough is done rising, punch down and place on a lightly floured surface. Now is when you will add in the chocolate chips.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the dough, then knead the chocolate chips into the dough.

Divide the dough into 16 roughly equal pieces. They don’t have to be exact. Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then place in a greased 9×13 inch pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap.

second rise

The chocolate chip rolls need just one more rise before you bake them in the oven. The second rise is a quick 20 minutes. You can preheat your oven during this time.

bake the rolls

Now, the chocolate chip rolls are ready to bake! Brush the dough balls with a beaten egg. This will give the top of the dough a beautiful golden brown color and shine once baked. My rolls took right around 17 minutes to bake, but ovens can vary. I recommend checking the rolls around 15 minutes. The rolls are done when the tops are a nice golden brown color.

ready to eat and enjoy!

These rolls are pillowy soft and truly melt in your mouth delicious!

Here are some of my favorite dinner roll and bread recipes

• Honey Butter Rolls
• Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
• Soft Sandwich Bread
• Soft Dinner Rolls
• Easy French Bread

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