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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Delight in the playful and delicious Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls, featuring vibrant blue-tinted dough filled with a rich cinnamon and crushed chocolate cookie mixture. Topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese icing and extra chocolate cookie crumbles and chips, these cinnamon rolls bring a whimsical twist to a classic breakfast treat, perfect for cookie lovers and cinnamon roll enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons 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 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Blue gel food coloring (few drops)

Filling Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)

Topping

  • ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
  • Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active. Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until incorporated. Gradually add the remaining flour while kneading the dough until it becomes soft and slightly sticky. Incorporate a few drops of blue gel food coloring, kneading until the dough achieves an even, vibrant blue color. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until you achieve a smooth and spreadable filling. Gently fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Roll and Fill the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the risen dough into a 14 by 9-inch rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the dough tightly from the longer side into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal rolls.
  4. Second Rise and Bake: Place the cinnamon rolls snugly into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish, cover them, and allow them to rise for an additional 30 to 45 minutes so they puff up nicely. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Icing: While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk, mixing until the icing reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Adjust the milk amount to your preferred thickness.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled slightly but are still warm, drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the top. Sprinkle additional crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips over the icing for extra flavor and texture. Serve the cinnamon rolls warm for the best indulgent experience.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best dough consistency and rise.
  • Blue gel food coloring is preferred for vibrant color without altering dough texture.
  • If you don’t have mini chocolate chips, chop regular chocolate chips into smaller pieces.
  • Allow rolls to cool slightly before icing to prevent melting the frosting too much.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat rolls gently in the microwave or oven before serving for a fresh-baked taste.

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Keywords: Cookie Monster, Cinnamon Rolls, Blue Cinnamon Rolls, Chocolate Cookie Filling, Cream Cheese Icing, Fun Breakfast Recipes

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