Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls, a playful twist on classic cinnamon rolls that will captivate both young and old. These soft, fluffy rolls feature vibrant blue dough packed with crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips, creating a fun and colorful treat perfect for any occasion. Topped with creamy cream cheese icing and extra cookie crumbles, these delightful rolls are ideal for birthdays, brunches, or a cozy family dessert night. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, baking these treats becomes a joyful family activity.
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
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy. Stir in sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until combined.
- Knead dough until soft and slightly sticky; add blue food coloring and knead until mixed evenly. Allow to rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1½ hours.
- 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, roll tightly into a log, and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased dish; let them rise again for about 30 to 45 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- For icing, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg