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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls That Wow Every Sweet Tooth

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that brings back childhood memories with their fluffy dough and unique blue color.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk substitute with any plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg for vegan, use flax eggs
  • 1 whole egg yolk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted, swap with vegan margarine for plant-based
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour opt for a gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract consider almond extract for a twist
  • several drops blue gel food coloring use natural alternatives for a healthier choice
Filling
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
Icing
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • milk to adjust icing consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • kitchen towel
  • dental floss

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk with active dry yeast, letting it sit until foamy. Mix in sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt; knead until smooth, then add blue gel food coloring and let rise for 1–1½ hours.
Make the Filling
  1. Mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir in crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips until well combined.
Roll & Fill
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling mixture over the dough, then roll tightly and slice into 12 equal rolls.
Second Rise & Bake
  1. Place sliced rolls in a greased baking dish. Let them rise for another 30–45 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Make Icing
  1. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, adding milk to achieve desired consistency.
Assemble & Serve
  1. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the baked rolls, and sprinkle with crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months.

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