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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Delight in these whimsical Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls featuring a vibrant blue dough, packed with gooey cinnamon sugar filling, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and mini chocolate chips. Topped with luscious cream cheese icing and more cookie crumbs, these rolls are a fun and indulgent twist on a classic favorite, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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 (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

  1. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly and foamy. Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add 2 cups of the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Gradually add the remaining flour while kneading, until the dough becomes soft and slightly sticky. Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring and knead until the color is uniformly distributed. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well mixed. Fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
  3. Roll and Fill the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a 14 by 9-inch rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
  4. Second Rise and Bake: Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving some space between rolls. Cover and let them rise for another 30 to 45 minutes, until puffy. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Icing: Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk, mixing until silky and spreadable. Adjust milk to reach desired consistency.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies and additional mini chocolate chips on top for extra texture and flavor. Serve immediately for best enjoyability.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • You can substitute blue gel food coloring with natural food coloring alternatives if desired.
  • For a stronger cookie flavor, consider increasing the crushed cookies in the filling slightly.
  • These cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
  • Adjust the amount of milk in the icing for consistency preference—less milk for thicker icing, more for glaze-like texture.

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