Description
Indulge in these whimsical Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls that are fun and delicious, featuring a blue-hued dough and a delectable cookie-filled center topped with cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
Scale
FOR THE DOUGH:
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 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
FOR THE FILLING:
- 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
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE ICING:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
FOR THE TOPPING:
Instructions
- MAKE THE DOUGH: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in the sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add 2 cups of flour and salt, mixing until combined. Slowly add the remaining flour, kneading until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- PREPARE THE FILLING: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in the crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips.
- ROLL AND FILL THE DOUGH: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls.
- SECOND RISE AND BAKE: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
- MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE ICING: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until creamy.
- ASSEMBLE AND SERVE: Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips on top. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, Cookie Rolls, Dessert Recipe
