Description
Fun and vibrant Cookie Monster-themed cinnamon rolls, perfect for delightful occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Warm milk (or plant-based milk for a vegan option)
- 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted; dairy-free alternative works)
- 4 cups All-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free mix)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- A few drops Blue gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the activated yeast, sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine all the filling ingredients until well mixed. Set aside.
- Roll out the dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the filling over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll and slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then slice into 12 rolls.
- Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost: While the rolls are baking, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the rolls have cooled for a few minutes, frost generously.
- Top it off: Sprinkle with crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
For extra flair, serve with a drizzle of frosting or chocolate sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg