Description
Cinnamon rolls just got a monster makeover—blue dough, chocolatey crunch, and creamy frosting! Inspired by the beloved blue monster, these rolls are soft, gooey, and bursting with Oreo crumbles and melty chocolate chips. Whether for birthdays, brunches, or just for fun—these are guaranteed to steal the spotlight (and your heart).
Ingredients
Dough:
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 yolk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Blue gel food coloring (add to desired shade)
Filling:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos)
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Icing:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk (adjust consistency)
Topping:
½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Activate yeast: In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 10 mins until foamy.
Make dough: Add egg, yolk, melted butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix in flour and salt. Knead 8–10 mins until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour.
Prepare filling: Combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
Roll & fill: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread filling, roll up, and slice into 12 rolls.
Second rise: Place in greased dish, cover, and rise 30–40 mins.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 mins until golden.
Make icing: Beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Top it off: Spread icing on warm rolls. Sprinkle with crushed cookies and extra chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise Time: 1.5 hrs
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 / serving
- Sugar: 27g / serving
- Sodium: 210mg / serving
- Fat: 18g / serving
- Saturated Fat: 10g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 53g / serving
- Protein: 6g / serving
- Cholesterol: 65mg / serving