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Delicious Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls with blue swirls and icing

Blue-Swirled Cinnamon Rolls

Deliciously fun and colorful cinnamon rolls, perfect for adding a twist to any brunch or holiday breakfast.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • blue gel food coloring
Filling Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Icing Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk adjust for consistency
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies extra for garnish
  • Extra mini chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Add 2 cups of flour and salt. Mix, then slowly add remaining flour.
  4. Add blue food coloring and knead until smooth and color is even.
  5. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours.
Make the Filling
  1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  2. Stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
Roll & Fill
  1. Roll dough into a 14×9" rectangle on a floured surface.
  2. Spread filling evenly over the surface.
  3. Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
Second Rise & Bake
  1. Place rolls in a greased 9×13" dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Make Icing
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; mix until creamy.
Assemble & Serve
  1. Drizzle icing over warm rolls.
  2. Sprinkle with crushed cookies and extra chips. Serve warm.

Notes

These cinnamon rolls can be frozen before icing for up to 3 months. Thaw, warm, and slather with icing when ready to serve.