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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Get ready to impress your friends and family with these vibrant Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls! These delightful treats feature a playful blue dough filled with a delicious mixture of crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips, all topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for brunches, parties, or simply as an afternoon snack, each roll is not only visually stunning but also packed with irresistible flavors. With their soft texture and eye-catching appearance, these cinnamon rolls are sure to be the star of any gathering. Plus, they’re easy to make, allowing bakers of all skill levels to join in the fun!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add 2 cups of flour and salt, mixing until combined. Slowly add the remaining flour while kneading until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and knead until evenly distributed. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips until well combined.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the prepared filling evenly over the dough surface. Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Cut into 12 even rolls.
  5. Place the rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover them lightly with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  6. In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar along with vanilla extract and milk; mix until you reach your desired icing consistency.
  7. Once baked rolls have cooled slightly but are still warm, drizzle cream cheese icing generously over each roll. Top with crushed chocolate cookies and optional extra mini chocolate chips before serving warm.

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