Yesss 🍪💙 let’s do it. These are soft, gooey Cookie Monster rolls—basically cinnamon rolls had a chaotic cookie-loving glow-up.
🍪💙 Cookie Monster Rolls
Makes: 8–10 rolls
Dough
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1 cup warm milk (not hot)
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2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup melted butter
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1 egg
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3–3½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
Filling
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½ cup softened butter
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
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½ cup crushed Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies
Blue Cream Cheese Frosting
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup butter, softened
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1–1½ cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla
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Blue food coloring
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Extra cookies for topping (very important 😌)
How to Make Them
1️⃣ Make the dough
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Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
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Stir in butter, egg, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms.
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Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth.
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Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (doubles in size).
2️⃣ Fill & roll
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Roll dough into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches).
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Spread butter all over.
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Sprinkle brown sugar evenly.
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Dot with chunks of cookie dough and crushed Oreos.
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Roll tightly from the long side and slice into rolls.
3️⃣ Bake
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Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden and gooey.
4️⃣ Frost like Cookie Monster would
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and blue coloring.
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Slather generously over warm rolls.
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Top with cookies, cookie crumbs, or mini chocolate chips.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Want extra gooey rolls? Pour ¼ cup warm cream over them before baking.
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For max Cookie Monster vibes: add googly candy eyes on top 👀
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No yeast time? Use refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and just add the filling + frosting.
If you want a quick TikTok-style version, a small-batch recipe, or a no-cream-cheese frosting, I’ve got you