Unleash your inner child with these whimsical Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls! These rolls are not just a feast for the taste buds with their sweet and spicy filling and a cookie twist, but they also dazzle with a vivid blue hue that makes breakfast or snack time incredibly fun. Perfect for kids’ parties, family breakfasts, or whenever you feel a bit playful, these cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to bring smiles and a bit of magic to your table.
Ingredients:
For the Cinnamon Roll Dough:
- Hot Water: 1 cup
- Butter: 1 tbsp
- Whole Large Egg: 1
- Egg Whites: 2
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 tsp
- Blue Food Coloring: As needed (to achieve a vibrant blue)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Natural Sweetener: 1/4 cup
- Whole Wheat White Flour: 4 cups (properly spooned and leveled)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 tsp (or 1 package)
For the Filling:
- Butter, Room Temperature: 3 tbsp
- Natural Sweetener: 1/4 cup
- Sweetener/Brown Sugar Blend: 2 tbsp
- Ground Cinnamon: 1/2 tbsp
- Raw Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookies: 2 (chopped)
- Crushed Oreo Cookies
- Crushed Chocolate Chip Cookies
For the Drizzle:
- Powdered Sugar Replacement: 1/2 cup
- Powdered Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: 1 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract: 1/4 tsp
Optional Toppings:
- More Crushed Oreo or Chocolate Chip Cookies
Directions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Combine hot water, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Stir in blue food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Add sugar, sweetener, flour, salt, and yeast. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the room-temperature butter with natural sweetener, brown sugar blend, and cinnamon until combined.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture over the dough.
- Sprinkle chopped cookies over the butter mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and slice into equal pieces.
- Place the slices on a greased baking tray, slightly apart to allow for expansion.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Prepare the Drizzle:
- Mix powdered sugar replacement, powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle additional crushed cookies on top of the drizzled rolls for extra crunch and flavor.
Cooking Tips:
- Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant color.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to facilitate easier mixing and rising.
- Adjust the amount of blue food coloring based on how vivid you want the rolls to be.
Conclusion: These Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls blend the comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls with the fun and excitement of a colorful, cookie-loaded treat. They’re perfect for anyone looking to add a playful touch to their culinary creations. Enjoy these heavenly rolls and watch them disappear before your eyes at any gathering or family breakfast! 🎉🍪💙