Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls
These viral Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls feature fluffy, bright blue yeast dough swirled with a crushed Oreo filling and baked with heavy cream for ultra-soft, gooey results. Finished with cream cheese frosting and topped with cookies, they’re a playful, bakery-style treat perfect for birthdays, brunch, or weekend baking fun.
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling Pin
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
- royal blue gel food coloring
- 10 Oreos, crushed
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp softened butter (for spreading)
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- extra crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookies for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add eggs and melted butter and mix. Gradually add flour, mixing until combined. Add blue gel food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Switch to dough hook and knead 3–4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix crushed Oreos, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface and sprinkle Oreo mixture on top.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls using dental floss or a sharp knife.
- Pour heavy cream into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Place rolls in pan, cover, and let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden and centers are set.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Cool rolls 10 minutes, frost generously, and top with crushed Oreos and cookie pieces. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh instant yeast and warm (not hot) milk around 110°F for proper rising. The heavy cream poured into the pan before baking creates extra soft, pillowy rolls. Gel food coloring works best for a vibrant blue color.