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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are a fun and delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a vibrant blue dough, a rich cinnamon-cookie filling, and a creamy cream cheese icing topped with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls combine sweet, spicy, and chocolate flavors in a soft, fluffy pastry.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2¼ tsp 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 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Blue gel food coloring

Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Icing

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)

Topping

  • ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
  • Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is activated. Then stir in the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Add Flour and Color: Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add the remaining flour as you stir. Add blue gel food coloring and knead the dough until it is smooth and evenly colored.
  3. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Stir in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Roll and Fill the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 14 by 9-inch rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the surface of the dough.
  6. Shape the Rolls: Tightly roll the dough from the long side to form a log. Slice the log into 12 even rolls.
  7. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed.
  8. Preheat and Bake: While the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
  9. Make the Icing: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk, mixing until you reach a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
  10. Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese icing over warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle extra crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips on top if desired. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • Milk should be warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Adjust the amount of blue gel food coloring to achieve your desired shade of blue.
  • For softer rolls, cover the dough tightly during rises to prevent drying out.
  • You can substitute crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with any sandwich-style cookie of your choice.
  • For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and cream cheese alternatives.
  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.

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