Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
Get ready to indulge in a delightful baking experience with our Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! These whimsical rolls feature a vibrant blue dough that’s both fun and visually appealing. Filled with a delicious combination of cinnamon, chocolate sandwich cookies, and topped with creamy icing, they are perfect for family gatherings or simply as a special treat any day of the week. The warm, comforting aroma wafting from your kitchen will surely draw everyone in. Easy to make and irresistible to eat, these cinnamon rolls are bound to put smiles on faces of all ages.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 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
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and salt until combined; knead until soft and slightly sticky. Add blue food coloring; knead until evenly distributed.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (1 to 1½ hours).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly over it, roll tightly from one side, and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise again for 30-45 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing: beat together cream cheese and butter; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla; adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg