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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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cookie monster, cinnamon roll recipe, chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese icing, breakfast pastries, blue food coloring

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