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Easy Chocolate Cinnamon Crunch Knots

Easy Chocolate Cinnamon Crunch Knots

Delicious Easy Chocolate Cinnamon Crunch Knots are a delightful treat featuring sweet, rich chocolate, and warm, aromatic cinnamon flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 282

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water or milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon for dusting
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 7 tablespoons salted butter at room temperature
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit 5-10 minutes, until bubbly on top.
  2. Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Knead until the dough forms a smooth ball, 3-4 minutes, adding additional flour as needed.
  3. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
Preparing for Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375? F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick (about 16?14 inches). Spread the dough with 4 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle the chocolate over half of the dough.
  4. Fold the dough in half over the chocolate, pressing to adhere. Cut into 12 strips. Twist each strip into a loose knot and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking the Knots
  1. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and combine with 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon flour. Spoon clumps of the brown sugar mix over the knots.
  2. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spoon any melted brown sugar back over the rolls. Return to the oven and continue baking another 8-10 minutes, until golden.
  3. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 282kcal

Notes

Feel free to customize with different chocolates or nuts to suit your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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