Description
Delightfully vibrant blue cinnamon rolls filled with chocolate sandwich cookies and topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies (for topping)
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add 2 cups of flour and the salt, mixing well, then gradually add the remaining flour.
- Incorporate blue food coloring and knead until smooth and evenly colored.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
- Combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Stir in crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips until well mixed.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle (14 x 9 inches).
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll it tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9 x 13-inch dish. Cover and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk for a creamy consistency.
- Drizzle the icing generously over warm rolls.
- Sprinkle with crushed cookies and additional chocolate chips if desired. Serve warm!
Notes
Consider using gluten-free flour or dairy-free butter for substitutions.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, Cookie Monster, baking, dessert, kid-friendly