Print

Reese’s Sweet Rolls with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Drizzle Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 53 reviews

These Reese’s Sweet Rolls are a decadent treat combining soft, fluffy homemade sweet rolls filled with a creamy peanut butter filling and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a warm drizzle of melted peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate, these rolls deliver rich, indulgent flavors perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2% milk (110-115ºF)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (melted, but not too hot)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 – 4 1/2 cups bread flour (520 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Cream Filling

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Fillings and Toppings

  • 20 Reese’s peanut butter cups (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (warmed, not hot)
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (for drizzle)
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Pour the warm 2% milk (110-115ºF) into a stand mixer bowl and sprinkle the instant yeast on top. Let it sit for 3-4 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the room temperature eggs, melted butter, and granulated sugar to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined to ensure a smooth wet base for the dough.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate salt and 4 cups of the bread flour to the wet mixture. Mix using the beater blade just until ingredients are barely combined. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
  4. Prepare for Kneading: Scrape dough off the beater blade and remove it. Attach the dough hook to the mixer for kneading.
  5. Knead Dough: Knead the dough on medium speed for 5-7 minutes, gradually adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if needed. The dough should be elastic, smooth, tacky, and pull away from the bowl sides but may slightly stick to the bottom.
  6. First Proof: Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Transfer the dough to this bowl, cover with a towel or wax paper, and place in a warm environment (such as a warmed and turned-off oven) to rise until doubled in size, approximately 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: While dough rises, in a medium bowl, beat together room temperature butter, creamy peanut butter, 2% milk, and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until well combined and creamy.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Flour a pastry mat or work surface generously. Turn dough out and flour the top. Roll dough out into approximately a 24×15 inch rectangle. Exact size may vary.
  9. Fill Dough: Spread the prepared peanut butter cream filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups over the filling.
  10. Shape Rolls: Starting on the long side, roll the dough tightly into a jelly-roll shape. Slice the roll into 12 even slices and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
  11. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  12. Prepare for Baking: Warm heavy cream slightly until just warm to touch. Pour over the rolls in the pan, allowing it to soak around and between them.
  13. Bake Rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until rolls are lightly golden brown and cooked through. Check at 20 minutes; if browning too fast, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  14. Melt Drizzle Ingredients: Place the peanut butter for drizzle in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20-30 seconds until melted. Do the same with the chocolate chips, heating in 15-20 second intervals and stirring until smooth.
  15. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle melted peanut butter followed by melted chocolate over the warm rolls. Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups on top for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Do not over-proof the dough; rising too much will cause overly airy rolls that may collapse.
  • The dough may be slightly sticky; avoid adding too much extra flour to keep rolls soft.
  • Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut rolls cleanly without squishing them.
  • If rolls brown too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning while finishing baking.
  • Peanut butter and chocolate drizzle can be adjusted for sweetness or thickness as preferred.
  • These rolls are best served warm and fresh but can be reheated gently before serving.

Keywords: Reese's sweet rolls, peanut butter rolls, sweet rolls with peanut butter cups, homemade sweet rolls, peanut butter dessert rolls

Find it online: https://zarameals.com/reeses-sweet-rolls-with-peanut-butter-and-chocolate-drizzle-recipe/