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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls! This playful recipe features vibrant blue dough swirled with a rich cinnamon filling, crushed chocolate cookies, and mini chocolate chips. Topped with creamy icing and cookie crumbles, these rolls are perfect for birthday celebrations, family brunches, or any occasion that calls for a fun treat. Easy to make yet impressive in appearance, these colorful cinnamon rolls are sure to bring joy to your table and smiles to everyone who takes a bite.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
  • Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy. Mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
  2. Gradually add flour and salt until dough is soft; knead in blue food coloring. Let rise until doubled.
  3. Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips.
  4. Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly and roll tightly into a log. Cut into 12 rolls.
  5. Place in a greased baking dish; let rise again until puffy. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  6. For icing, beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency.
  7. Drizzle icing over warm rolls and top with crushed cookies before serving.

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