Description
Delightful blue swirl cinnamon rolls enriched with chocolate cookies and creamy icing, perfect for cozy mornings or gatherings.
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
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it 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 the remaining flour. Add blue food coloring and knead until the dough is smooth and the color is even. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1½ hours.
- Make the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
- Roll & Fill: Roll the dough into a 14×9” rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the filling evenly over the surface. Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.
- Second Rise & Bake: Place rolls in a greased 9×13” dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; mix until creamy.
- Assemble & Serve: Drizzle icing over warm rolls. Sprinkle with crushed cookies and extra chips. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead ease: prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate. Let them rise in the morning before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg