Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the delightful world of Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls! This whimsical twist on a classic favorite features soft, fluffy rolls filled with warm cinnamon sweetness and vibrant blue dough. Perfect for family gatherings, weekend brunches, or just to brighten your day, these rolls are topped with creamy icing and sprinkled with crushed chocolate cookies for an extra touch of fun. With a playful appearance and irresistible flavor, they’ll surely be a hit among kids and adults alike. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch that fills your home with an inviting aroma and brings smiles to everyone’s faces!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 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 softened butter (for filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Milk to adjust icing consistency
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and salt; mix until combined. Gradually incorporate remaining flour until soft and slightly sticky.
- Knead in blue food coloring until evenly distributed. Place in a greased bowl and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
- For the filling, mix softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon; fold in crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and enough milk for desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls; top with additional crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 211mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg