Description

These whimsical Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls feature vibrant blue dough, a rich cinnamon and cookie filling, and a creamy cream cheese icing. Topped with extra cookie crumbs and chocolate chips, they’re a fun, indulgent twist on the classic cinnamon roll—perfect for cookie lovers and special occasions.

Ingredients

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 (filling)

¾ cup brown sugar (filling)

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (filling)

½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (filling)

¼ cup mini chocolate chips (filling)

4 oz cream cheese, softened (icing)

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (icing)

1 cup powdered sugar (icing)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract (icing)

2–3 tablespoons milk (icing)

½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (topping, optional)

Extra mini chocolate chips (topping, optional)

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Instructions

Warm milk to about 110 °F and stir in yeast and sugar. Let sit for ~5 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, whisk the yeast mixture with egg, yolk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring until evenly tinted.
Add flour and salt. Stir to form a dough, then knead until smooth.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
Roll dough on a floured surface to a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough.
Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Trim ends and slice into 9–12 pieces, about 1½ inches thick.
Place rolls in a greased 9-inch round or square pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to desired consistency.
Spread icing over warm rolls and top with extra crushed cookies and chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

You can skip the food coloring for a traditional look.
Substitute instant yeast and mix directly into the flour to skip activation step.
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 12 hours.
Use vegan butter and cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
Top with fresh cookie crumbs right before serving to maintain crunch.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 350
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg