What kind of milk should I use for the dough?

The recipe specifies warm cashew milk for the dough, which helps activate the yeast and contributes to the texture of the rolls.

How do I know when the dough has risen enough?

The dough should double in size after about 1 hour for the first rise, and again after 15-30 minutes for the second rise in the baking dish.

Can I use regular butter instead of vegan butter?

While the recipe calls for vegan butter to keep it plant-based, you could substitute regular melted butter if not adhering to a vegan diet.

What spices are used in the dough?

The dough is flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, adding a warm, aromatic depth to the chocolate cinnamon rolls.

How should I store leftover chocolate cinnamon rolls?

Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness. They can be gently reheated.

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Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing
[Vegan]

Name: Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm cashew milk; 1 package of instant yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter; 3-4 cups bread flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 allspice; 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup cashew milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar

EH By: Emilie Heck

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Warm vegan chocolate cinnamon rolls drizzled generously with white cream cheese icing, arranged in a baking dish, ready to be served.

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Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing [Vegan]

For the Dough:

1 cup warm cashew milk
1 package of instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
3-4 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 allspice

For the Filling:

2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup cashew milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

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How to Prepare Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing [Vegan]

In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, yeast, and warm cashew milk. Allow the liquid to sit for 10 minutes until it has started to foam.
Pour liquid into the bowl of a standing mixer with a dough hook attachment. Add in melted vegan butter, spices, and 1 cup of the bread flour. Turn the mixer to medium speed and continue to add flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough has formed but is no longer sticky.
Form dough into a ball and place it in a large buttered bowl with a warm damp towel covering the bowl, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until double in size. You can preheat your oven to 450°F for a minute, turn it off, and then place the bowl with the dough inside to let it rise. But, the dough can rise in any warm place of your preference.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch in thickness. Whisk together all of the filling ingredients in a small bowl then brush or spoon the filling evening across the rectangle.
Starting at one of the shorter ends, roll the dough over itself to form a log-like shape. Use a knife to cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch thick rolls.
Place rolls into a buttered baking dish (roughly 10 inches long) and allow it to rise for another 15-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes.
While the rolls are baking, whisk together all of the icing ingredients and set aside.
After the rolls are finished baking, drizzle the icing across all of the rolls. Serve warm.