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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Indulge in the whimsical delight of our Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe. These soft and fluffy rolls feature a vibrant blue dough, enhanced with a sweet cinnamon filling and a playful mix of crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips. Topped with a luscious cream cheese icing and extra cookie crumbles, these treats are perfect for brunches, birthday parties, or simply as a fun family dessert. Easy to make, colorful, and utterly delicious, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Get ready to bring some fun to your baking with these eye-catching cinnamon rolls!

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 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 (for filling)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for icing consistency)
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies (for topping)
  • Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add flour and salt; mix well.
  4. Gradually knead in remaining flour until dough is soft and slightly sticky. Mix in blue food coloring until evenly distributed.
  5. Let rise until doubled in size (1 to 1½ hours).
  6. Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips.
  7. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly over it.
  8. Roll tightly into a log; slice into 12 even rolls.
  9. Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 30-45 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. For icing: beat together cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
  12. Drizzle icing over warm rolls; top with additional cookie crumbles if desired.

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