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Yum Alert: Pistachio, Orange, and Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Written by Deisy

I’ve never been a fan of cinnamon rolls, but this recipe is making me eat my words (literally). Want something with less cinnamon and more chocolate? Try this chocolate pistachio gelato recipe. Image and recipe via Joy the Baker.

Ingredients: 

Rolls:

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 (0.25 ounces) active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)

about 4 1/2 cups of flour, divided

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

scant 2 teaspoons salt

Filling:

1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted

1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar

ground cinnamon, to taste

zest of 1 orange

1/2 to 3/4 cup shelled and coarsely chopped salted pistachios

4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

Glaze:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For instructions, click here.

About the author

Deisy

Deisy is a 21-year-old Instagram and Tumblr-obsessed girl who would do pretty much anything (legal) for an Instagram like or a Tumblr follow. Deisy curses the inventor of bras every day and won't leave her house until she has changed her outfit at least 5 times. She would describe her style as Leandra Medine meets Olivia Palermo dipped in black paint and not as cool.