Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
Get ready to delight in the whimsical fun of our Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! These vibrant blue rolls are not just visually captivating but also a delicious treat packed with sweet chocolate cookie goodness. The soft, fluffy dough is swirled with a rich filling of cinnamon and crushed chocolate cookies, then topped with a creamy icing that takes them over the top. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any festive occasion, these playful rolls will bring smiles to everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have these delightful treats baking in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 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
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt until you have a soft dough. Knead in blue food coloring until evenly mixed. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1½ hours.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips for the filling.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly, and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing: Beat cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and top with extra crushed cookies if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg