Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
These Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, and fun! Swirled with cinnamon sugar, loaded with chocolate chips and crushed cookies, then topped with bright blue frosting and extra cookie crumbles, they’re a playful twist on a classic. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or anytime you want a treat that brings smiles.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
Filling
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed cookies Oreos or chocolate chip cookies
- 4 oz cream cheese or dairy-free alternative
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring as needed
- Extra cookies for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, melted butter, egg, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes). Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Make Filling: Stir together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed cookies.
- Shape Rolls: Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread filling evenly over the surface. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rolls rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add blue food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Decorate: Frost warm rolls and top with crushed cookies. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
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