Description
Delight your mornings with these whimsical Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls that combine soft, gooey cinnamon rolls with a fun twist of crushed cookies and blue cream cheese frosting, perfect for a kid-friendly breakfast or themed brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls and Cookie Mixture
- 1 package (13.9 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
- 1/4 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Frosting
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring, a few drops
- Candy eyes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Arrange Cinnamon Rolls: Separate the cinnamon rolls and place them in the greased dish about 1 inch apart to allow room for rising and baking.
- Mix Cookie Topping: In a small bowl, combine crushed chocolate chip cookies, crushed Oreo cookies, and mini chocolate chips for a flavorful topping mix.
- Add Cookie Topping: Sprinkle half of the cookie mixture over the uncooked rolls, pressing lightly so the mixture adheres well to the dough.
- Bake the Rolls: Bake the cinnamon rolls according to package instructions, typically 15 to 20 minutes, until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Make Blue Frosting: While rolls bake, in a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and stir until the frosting is evenly tinted.
- Apply Frosting: Once rolls are slightly cooled out of the oven, spread the blue cream cheese frosting generously over the tops.
- Finish Decoration: Sprinkle the remaining cookie mixture over the frosted rolls and add candy eyes on each roll to create the fun Cookie Monster look.
Notes
- For extra crunch, incorporate some crushed cookies directly into the frosting before spreading it on the rolls.
- Homemade cinnamon rolls can be used instead of refrigerated ones for a more personalized touch.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore the soft texture and warm flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
