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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are delightful soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with vibrant blue coloring and packed with chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips. These sweet rolls are layered with a cinnamon-sugar-cookie filling, baked until golden, and topped with creamy cream cheese icing and cookie crumbles for a fun and indulgent treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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 (to desired shade)

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

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast, then let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. Stir in granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and salt, mixing to combine, then slowly incorporate the remaining flour. Add blue gel food coloring and knead the dough until smooth and the color is evenly distributed. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Mix together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Stir in crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips evenly through the mixture.
  3. Roll & Fill: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-cookie filling evenly over the dough surface. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, then slice it into 12 equal rolls.
  4. Second Rise & Bake: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cover them, and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn golden brown on top.
  5. Make the Icing: Beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until you achieve a smooth, pourable icing consistency.
  6. Assemble & Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle with additional crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your fun, cookie-filled cinnamon rolls.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warmed to about 110°F to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • The amount of blue gel food coloring can be adjusted depending on the desired intensity of the blue color.
  • For best results, use fresh yeast and allow enough rising time in a warm environment.
  • Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies add crunch and flavor; reserve some for topping.
  • Adjust the milk in the icing to get your preferred consistency—thicker for spreading, thinner for drizzling.
  • Serve the cinnamon rolls warm for the best texture and flavor.

Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cookie monster, blue cinnamon rolls, chocolate cookie cinnamon rolls, cream cheese icing, breakfast rolls, fun cinnamon rolls

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