Mocha Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• FILLING:
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• FROSTING:
• 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract