By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

180 min
Chocolate Hazelnut Sweet Rolls
Recipe GLPR9053b452add306
These tender, spiral sweet rolls are filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread and finished with a delicate creamer glaze. Warm hazelnut creamer infuses the soft dough, creating a subtle nutty flavor that complements the decadent filling. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup hazelnut creamer
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 teaspoons chocolate hazelnut spread
2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1-2 tablespoons hazelnut creamer
Directions
In a small saucepan, gently heat the 1/2 cup hazelnut creamer and 1/2 cup water until the mixture reaches 160°F to 160°F (warm to the touch but not hot).
Pour the warmed creamer mixture into a large mixer bowl. Add the 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast.
Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and activates. Stir in the lightly beaten egg.
Mix in 1 cup of flour and 1 teaspoon salt using the mixer on low speed until the mixture is smooth.
Add the 2 tablespoons melted butter and mix until combined. Gradually add the remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a soft, smooth dough forms. Switch to a dough hook and knead for 3 to 4 minutes until the dough is elastic and no longer sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope approximately 13 to 15 inches long, then loosely coil it into a spiral nest shape. Pinch the ends together to seal.
Place the coiled rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel.
Let the rolls rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they have doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F.
Using the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each risen roll. Fill each indentation with 1 teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread.
Brush the top and sides of each roll with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the rolls are very lightly golden brown on top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons hazelnut creamer until you reach a smooth, drizzle consistency.
Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
Comments
The stated 180 minutes understates reality: this is at least 210-240 minutes once you account for mixing, kneading, rising (90 minutes minimum), shaping, proofing (45-60 minutes), and baking—a full Sunday project, not a weeknight option. Hazelnut creamer and chocolate hazelnut spread are available at most Charlotte chains (Harris Teeter, Kroger, Publix, Walmart), but the specialty hazelnut creamer in a dough is uncommon and you'll need to verify stock; standard milk works, so substitution is easy. Cost per serving runs $0.75–$1.00 for a dozen rolls, driven by butter and the spread, which is reasonable for a treat. These reheat decently in a low oven, making them good for breakfast meal prep or gifting, but they're fussy—the dough requires attention to rise times and temperature control, and they're best eaten within two days.
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