Description
Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a fun, vibrant blue swirl and a delightful cookie crumble filling. Topped with a creamy cream cheese icing and extra cookie crumbles, these rolls bring a playful twist to a classic sweet breakfast treat perfect for any special occasion or a fun weekend bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2¼ tsp 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 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is activated. Stir in granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined. Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and salt; mix well, then gradually add the remaining flour. Incorporate blue gel food coloring and knead the dough until it is smooth and the blue color is evenly distributed. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well mixed. Stir in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips, creating a flavorful, sweet, and slightly crunchy filling.
- Roll & Fill the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the dough surface. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal-sized rolls with a sharp knife.
- Second Rise & Baking: Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart. Cover them and allow to rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Icing: While the rolls bake, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to achieve a smooth, pourable icing. Adjust milk quantity to your preferred consistency.
- Assemble & Serve: Once the cinnamon rolls are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the warm rolls. Sprinkle with crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy your Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls!
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm (around 110°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
- Use blue gel food coloring for vibrant color as liquid coloring might affect dough texture.
- For extra flavor, you can toast the crushed cookies lightly before adding to the filling.
- Adjust milk in icing to make it thicker or thinner as needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator, reheat gently before serving.
- These cinnamon rolls freeze well; wrap individually and thaw before warming.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon rolls, cookie monster recipe, blue cinnamon rolls, cookie filling, cream cheese icing, breakfast pastries, sweet rolls
