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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls: A Fun Twist on a Classic Treat

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls: A Fun Twist on a Classic Treat
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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls: A Fun Twist on a Classic Treat are a delightful combination of traditional cinnamon roll flavors infused with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips. These vibrant blue rolls are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts and will surely bring joy to both kids and adults. Easy to make, they turn any gathering into a festive occasion, making them an ideal family baking project. Enjoy the playful sweetness and unique texture that each roll offers, topped with a creamy frosting for an extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Warm milk (plant-based option available)
  • 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted, or dairy-free alternative)
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour (or gluten-free mix)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • a few drops Blue gel food coloring (or alternatives like butterfly pea powder)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened, or non-dairy cream cheese)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Crushed chocolate cookies
  • to taste Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
  2. Mix in sugar, eggs (or flax egg), melted butter, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring until combined. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
  3. Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with a damp cloth for about 60 minutes.
  4. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate chips.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it.
  6. Roll into a log shape, slice into 12 pieces, and place in a greased baking dish. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While baking, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and softened butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  9. Frost rolls once they cool slightly; enjoy!

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