Description
Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are a playful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a delightful blend of cookie crumbs and mini chocolate chips wrapped in soft crescent dough. Topped with a sweet blue glaze, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert and guaranteed to bring a smile to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 package (16 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough or homemade sweet yeast dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cookie crumbs (such as chocolate chip or Oreos)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated crescent dough into a large rectangle, giving you a smooth base for your filling.
- Mix and Spread Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Spread this fragrant mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough to infuse it with sweet cinnamon flavor.
- Add Cookie Crumbs and Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle cookie crumbs and mini chocolate chips over the buttered dough to add texture and bursts of chocolatey sweetness.
- Roll and Slice: Starting with the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log, then pinch the seam to seal the roll. Slice into 8-10 even rolls for baking.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the sliced rolls cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring if desired until smooth to create a delicious glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm rolls with the glaze before serving, adding a fun and colorful finishing touch to your Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls.
Notes
- For a fun variation, add crushed candy or sprinkles to the topping before baking.
- You can substitute the cookie crumbs with any favorite cookie flavor to customize your rolls.
- Serve the rolls warm for the best gooey, melty texture and flavor.
- A mini roll version can be made for parties or snack trays, keeping the Cookie Monster fun in bite-sized portions.
