Description
Delightful cinnamon rolls with gooey sweetness and vibrant blue swirls, perfect for special occasions or cozy breakfast moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- 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
- 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 mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter, and vanilla. Add 2 cups of flour and salt. Mix, then slowly add remaining flour. Add blue food coloring and knead until smooth and color is even. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread filling evenly over the surface. Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; mix until creamy.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls. Sprinkle with crushed cookies and extra chips. Serve warm.
Notes
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can last up to 3 days if stored properly in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg