Soft cinnamon rolls filled with rich chocolate and sweet cherries, topped with fluffy vanilla mascarpone frosting.

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup warm milk

1/4 cup melted butter

1 egg

For Filling:

1/3 cup softened butter

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup chopped cherries

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For Frosting:

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons heavy cream

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1. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.

2. Allow dough to rise for 1 hour.

3. Mix filling ingredients.

4. Roll dough into rectangle.

5. Spread filling and add cherries and chocolate chips.

6. Roll up and slice into 12 rolls.

7. Place in baking dish and rise again.

8. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

9. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.

10. Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Drain cherries well before using.

Best served slightly warm.

Store covered in the refrigerator.