Description
Indulge in the delightful whimsy of Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls. These soft, cinnamon-infused rolls feature a vibrant blue dough that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Bursting with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips, these treats are topped with creamy icing for an irresistible finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any festive gathering, these rolls are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Their eye-catching color and delicious flavor make them not just a treat but a centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Add sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and salt until combined. Knead until soft and slightly sticky; add blue food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
- For the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate chips until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly on top; roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise again for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- For the icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls; top with crushed cookies and extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg