Description
A breakfast treat turned dessert fantasy! These Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, sweet blue dough with a swirl of Oreo cookie crumble, cinnamon sugar, and melty chocolate chips. Topped with silky cream cheese icing and more cookie bits, they’re bold, playful, and outrageously delicious. Perfect for birthdays, weekend baking fun, or anytime your sweet tooth needs a colorful boost. 💙🍫✨
Ingredients
For the Dough:
• ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
• 2¼ tsp 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 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Blue gel food coloring
For the Filling:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp 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 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
For the Topping:
• ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
• Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough:
In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Stir in sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Add 2 cups of flour and salt. Mix, then slowly add remaining flour.
Add blue food coloring and knead until smooth and color is even.
Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours.
2️⃣ Make the Filling:
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
3️⃣ Roll & Fill:
Roll dough into a 14×9″ rectangle on a floured surface.
Spread filling evenly over the surface.
Roll tightly from long side and slice into 12 rolls.
4️⃣ Second Rise & Bake:
Place rolls in a greased 9×13″ dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
5️⃣ Make Icing:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; mix until creamy.
6️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Drizzle icing over warm rolls.
Sprinkle with crushed cookies and extra chips. Serve warm.
Notes
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Natural Coloring Alternative: You can replace blue gel food coloring with blue spirulina, butterfly pea powder, or blueberry extract for a more natural look.
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Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the rolls the night before and refrigerate. Let them come to room temperature for 30–40 minutes before baking.
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Freezer-Friendly: Freeze unbaked rolls after slicing. When ready, let them thaw overnight in the fridge, rise, and then bake as directed.
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Soft Rolls Tip: Don’t skip the second rise! It helps develop that fluffy, bakery-style texture.
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Add a Twist: Add white chocolate chips, cookie butter drizzle, or cream cheese stuffed centers for extra decadence.
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Vegan-Friendly Swaps: Use plant-based milk, dairy-free butter, and flax eggs to make this recipe vegan.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Kid-Friendly Baking, Cookie Monster Treats, Oreo Recipes, Colorful Desserts, Brunch Bakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fun Breakfast Recipes, Birthday Party Ideas