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Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls

Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls, a sweet treat that combines fluffy dough with the rich flavor of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls offer a gooey texture and a luxurious cream cheese frosting that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they can easily be prepared the night before, allowing you to enjoy warm, fresh rolls first thing in the morning. Whether it’s a cozy brunch or a festive occasion, these cookies and cream cinnamon rolls are sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 packet activated dry yeast (7g)
  • 4 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or plant-based milk for frosting)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for filling)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened (113g))
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk for a runnier frosting)
  • 4 chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
  2. Mix in flour, crushed cookies, salt, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and warm milk until combined; no need to knead—just mix until slightly sticky.
  3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
  4. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle; spread softened butter over it.
  5. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough along with more crushed cookies.
  6. Roll dough tightly from one long side to another; slice into equal pieces.
  7. Place in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls topped with crushed cookies.

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