Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
Brighten your day with our playful Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! These delightful rolls are a whimsical twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring soft, gooey dough infused with vibrant blue coloring and filled with a scrumptious blend of cinnamon and crushed chocolate cookies. Perfect for weekend brunches or as a fun dessert at family gatherings, these cinnamon rolls are sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to share, they are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Indulge in these colorful treats topped with creamy icing for a sweet experience you’ll want to repeat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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
- 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)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt; knead until soft.
- Add blue food coloring and knead until evenly distributed. Let rise in a covered greased bowl until doubled.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling; fold in crushed cookies.
- Roll out dough, spread filling on top, roll tightly, and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise again before baking at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes.
- For icing, beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg