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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a vibrant blue dough infused with melty chocolate chips and crunchy cookie chunks. These soft, fluffy rolls are baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing that melts into every bite, making them a playful twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick), melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1–2 tablespoons blue food coloring

Fillings

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cookie chunks (your favorite cookie)

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until well blended.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Color: Heat 1 cup of milk to about 110°F. Pour the milk into the dry ingredients, then add ½ cup melted butter and 1 large egg. Mix until soft dough forms. Add 1-2 tablespoons blue food coloring and combine thoroughly for an even vibrant color.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth, elastic, and soft.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it on a floured surface into a ¼ inch thick rectangle.
  6. Add Fillings: Evenly sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup cookie chunks over the rolled dough rectangle.
  7. Roll Up: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch seams to seal the filling inside.
  8. Cut Rolls: Slice the log into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or string. Place rolls in a greased baking dish with some space between each.
  9. Second Rise: Cover rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffed.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
  11. Prepare Icing: While baking, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
  12. Ice Rolls: Remove rolls from oven and let cool slightly before generously drizzling cream cheese icing over them to melt into every crevice.

Notes

  • Ensure milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the instant yeast.
  • Blue food coloring amount can be adjusted for preferred shade.
  • Use favorite cookies for chunks; Oreos or chocolate chip cookies work great.
  • For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg and cream cheese with vegan cream cheese.
  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.

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