Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
If you’re on the hunt for a whimsical and delicious treat, this Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is your answer! These delightful rolls are soft, fluffy, and feature a playful blue dough that will spark joy in both kids and adults. With a heavenly filling of cinnamon, crushed chocolate cookies, and mini chocolate chips, each bite is a sweet adventure. Perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cinnamon rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to prepare, making them a fantastic choice for any occasion. Bring some magic to your kitchen with these delightful treats!
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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, 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
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; then add flour and salt gradually.
- Knead until soft and slightly sticky; add blue food coloring to desired shade.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, roll it up tightly, and cut into pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for 30–45 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing: Beat cream cheese and butter together; add powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and garnish with extra cookie crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg