Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
If you’re in search of a delightful treat to elevate any occasion, look no further than these Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls! With their striking blue dough and a luscious filling of cinnamon and crushed chocolate cookies, these rolls are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for family brunches, gatherings, or as a whimsical afternoon snack, they promise smiles with every bite. Topped with creamy icing and extra cookie crumbles, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Easy to make and fun to enjoy, these cinnamon rolls are perfect for bakers of all levels!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- Stir in sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined.
- Knead the dough until soft and slightly sticky. Add blue food coloring and knead until evenly distributed.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for about 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.
- For the filling, mix softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly from one side to another.
- Cut into pieces and place in a greased baking dish; let rise again for about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, beat cream cheese with butter; add powdered sugar and vanilla while mixing in milk to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over cooled rolls and top with crushed cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg