Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of baking with our Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, a fun and delicious twist on a classic treat. These soft, fluffy rolls are made from vibrant blue dough filled with sweet cinnamon, crushed chocolate cookies, and mini chocolate chips. Topped with a creamy icing and extra cookie crumbles, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. Not only do they taste amazing, but their playful appearance will bring smiles to kids and adults alike. Get ready to create unforgettable memories baking these delightful rolls!
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
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for filling)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency – for icing)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies (for topping)
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast in a mixing bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and flour; mix until combined.
- Knead the dough until soft and slightly sticky; incorporate blue food coloring.
- Allow the dough to rise for about 1 to 1½ hours.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling; roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into slices and let rise for another 30–45 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Prepare cream cheese icing while baking.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg