Cookie Monster cinnamon rolls

Here’s a fun, indulgent Cookie Monster Cinnamon Roll recipe—soft, fluffy rolls loaded with cookie chunks and cookie-flavored frosting! 🌀🍪

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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients (for ~8–10 rolls)

Dough

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)

• ¼ cup sugar

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

Filling

• ½ cup butter, softened

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• ½ cup chocolate chip cookies, chopped

• Optional: ¼ cup cookie crumbs (Oreos or similar)

Frosting (Cookie Monster Inspired)

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp blue food coloring

• Optional: mini cookie pieces for topping

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, and egg.

3. Add yeast mixture. Stir in flour and salt to form a soft dough.

4. Knead 5–7 min until smooth and elastic.

5. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

2️⃣ Prepare Filling

1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

2. Chop cookies into small chunks.

3️⃣ Assemble Rolls

1. Roll dough into a rectangle (~12×8 in).

2. Spread cinnamon-butter filling evenly.

3. Sprinkle cookie chunks and optional cookie crumbs on top.

4. Roll dough tightly lengthwise.

5. Cut into 8–10 rolls and place in a greased 9×9 in pan.

4️⃣ Second Rise

• Cover and let rise 30–45 min until puffy.

5️⃣ Bake

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Bake 20–25 min until golden brown.

• Let cool 10 min before frosting.

6️⃣ Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and blue food coloring.

3. Frost rolls generously.

4. Optional: sprinkle cookie pieces on top.

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Tips for Maximum “Cookie Monster” Effect

• Use Oreos or chocolate chip cookies for a fun texture contrast.

• Serve slightly warm so frosting melts slightly into the roll.

• Store leftovers covered at room temp or freeze unfrosted rolls for later.

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If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute “Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls” hack that uses ready-made dough and still tastes bakery-level delicious.