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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Indulge your sweet tooth with these whimsical Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls! Soft, fluffy rolls with a surprise cookie crunch, topped with decadent cream cheese icing and cookie crumbles.

Ingredients

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FOR THE DOUGH:

  • 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

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 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

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE ICING:

  • 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)

FOR THE 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 foamy. 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, kneading until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. PREPARE THE FILLING: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in the crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips.
  3. ROLL AND FILL THE DOUGH: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls.
  4. SECOND RISE AND BAKE: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE ICING: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until creamy.
  6. ASSEMBLE AND SERVE: Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips on top. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness of the icing by adding more or less powdered sugar to suit your taste.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite cookie flavors or add nuts for extra crunch.

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Keywords: Cookie Monster, Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert, Baking, Cream Cheese Icing

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