Directions

Cinnamon Rolls

• Step 1

  Heat almondmilk for about 40 seconds in the microwave; you want it warm, but not scalding hot. Stir in yeast and set aside.

• Step 2

  Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, applesauce, and hazelnut syrup, if using.

• Step 3

  Add in almondmilk and yeast mixture. Stir or mix in electric mixer until dough comes together. It’s okay if it’s still a little sticky at this point.

• Step 4

  Fold in chocolate chips.

• Step 5

  Spread a clean, flat surface with flour. Adding flour as necessary to prevent sticking, knead dough until it forms a nice smooth and slightly elastic ball.

• Step 6

  Using a rolling pin, spread the dough into a rectangle. The dough should be about 1/2-inch thick.

Filling

• Step 1

  Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture liberally over the rolled dough. Top with hazelnuts.

• Step 2

  Starting from the skinny end of the dough rectangle, roll the dough tightly toward the other end.

• Step 3

  Slice the roll into about 1 1/2-inch strips, discarding the ends if necessary.

• Step 4

  Grease a 9" x 9" baking dish and line rolls in pan. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight.

• Step 5

  When you’re ready to bake your cinnamon rolls, preheat the oven to 350°F and let the rolls come to room temperature.

• Step 6

  Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Icing

• Step 1

  Combine powdered sugar, almondmilk, and hazelnut syrup or vanilla. Stir until smooth.

Chocolate Topping

• Step 1

  Melt margarine (or butter), then stir in chocolate chips. Heat in microwave a few seconds at a time until chocolate melts enough to blend smoothly.

• Step 2

  Pour icing and chocolate over cinnamon rolls.

• Step 3

  Top with additional toasted hazelnuts.