Introduction

These Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls combine classic cinnamon roll flavors with fun blue dough and chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies. Soft, sweet, and packed with chocolatey surprises, they’re perfect for a playful breakfast or dessert.

A close-up of a blue roll cake on a white plate, with thick white cream dripping over the sides in a smooth texture. The top layer is covered with crushed dark chocolate cookie pieces and several half cookie pieces scattered around. The blue cake shows a soft, spongy texture beneath the cream. The background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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)

For the topping:

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

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Stir in the sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture.
Step 3: Add 2 cups of flour and salt, mixing until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, kneading until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
Step 4: Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 5: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.
Step 6: Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips.
Step 7: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
Step 8: Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls.
Step 9: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 10: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 11: While baking, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, mixing until creamy.
Step 12: Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and sprinkle with crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips if desired.
Step 13: Serve the rolls warm and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use blue gel food coloring sparingly to achieve a vibrant dough without affecting texture.
Swap mini chocolate chips for white chocolate or peanut butter chips for a different flavor twist.
To enhance the cookie crunch, toast crushed cookies lightly before adding them to the filling.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and cream cheese alternatives.

Storage

Store any leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving to restore softness. The cream cheese icing is best applied fresh but can be kept separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of a dessert made of three thick layers, set on a white plate over a white marbled surface. The bottom layer is a deep blue color with a smooth texture. The middle layer is thick, fluffy white cream that covers the blue base fully and spills over the edges. The top layer has crumbled pieces of light brown cookie dough and dark brown Oreo cookies scattered unevenly over the cream, adding a rough texture and mixed brown shades. The dessert looks soft and rich with a mix of creamy and crunchy parts. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough the night before and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before rolling and filling.

Can I substitute regular chocolate chips instead of mini chips?

Yes, regular chocolate chips will work, but mini chips distribute more evenly and melt better inside the rolls.

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls combine classic cinnamon roll flavors with a playful twist of blue coloring and a chocolate cookie crunch. Soft, fluffy dough is filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture enhanced with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips, then baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing and extra cookie crumbles for a fun and indulgent treat.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls 1x
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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 (a few drops)

For the Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as 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)

For the Topping:

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

Instructions

Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy. Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add 2 cups of flour and the salt, mixing until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour while kneading until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Add a few drops of blue gel 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 ground cinnamon together until smooth. Stir in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution.
Roll and Fill the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 even rolls.
Second Rise and Bake: Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spacing them evenly. Cover the dish and allow the rolls to rise for another 30 to 45 minutes until puffed. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until they are golden brown on top.
Make the Cream Cheese Icing: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk one tablespoon at a time. Mix until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle with additional crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips if desired. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

Use blue gel food coloring sparingly for vibrant color without altering dough consistency.
Let the dough rise in a warm draft-free area for best results.
Adjust milk in icing to achieve desired thickness.
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Reheat cinnamon rolls gently in the microwave or oven before serving to soften.

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