Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (80°F)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 teaspoons table salt
• 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• Red Hots candy for garnish (optional)