Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of our Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! These vibrant, soft rolls are filled with a delicious mixture of cinnamon and crushed chocolate cookies, making them an irresistible treat for both kids and adults. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family brunches to festive gatherings—these colorful rolls not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also add a playful touch to your dessert table. Drizzled with creamy icing and topped with extra cookie crumbs, they are sure to become a new favorite in your household.
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 it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt until combined.
- Knead the dough until soft and slightly sticky; add blue food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly and roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into 12 slices and place in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg