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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls: Soft, Gooey, and Irresistible

Delight in the vibrantly colored, soft, and gooey Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls that are irresistibly delicious and customizable.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3/4 cup Warm Milk Around 110°F
  • 2 3/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Check freshness
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Blue Gel Food Coloring
Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Like Oreos
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Adjust consistency as needed
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Chocolate Cookies
  • Extra Mini Chocolate Chips Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • floured surface
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the all-purpose flour mixed with salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding blue gel food coloring until uniform.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Punch down the dough, roll it out into an 18x12 inch rectangle, spread the filling, and roll it up tightly. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
  7. Arrange sliced rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter in a bowl. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  10. Drizzle icing over rolls and sprinkle with crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Unbaked rolls can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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