Cookie Monster Blue Cinnamon Rolls (Printable View)
Fluffy blue dough spiraled with cinnamon sugar and chocolate chips, topped with creamy blue frosting and cookie decorations
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - Blue gel food coloring as needed
→ Filling
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
→ Blue Cream Cheese Frosting
13 - 6 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
15 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
17 - Blue gel food coloring as needed
→ Cookie Monster Decoration
18 - 24 candy eyes or white chocolate chips with mini chocolate chips
19 - 6 mini chocolate chip cookies, halved
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Add melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, salt, and blue food coloring to yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour until soft dough forms, adding additional coloring to achieve vibrant blue.
03 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm location 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in small bowl until evenly mixed.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over surface and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. Roll tightly from long edge and slice into 12 equal pieces.
06 - Place rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes until puffy and expanded.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly in pan.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and blue food coloring. Beat until creamy and vibrantly colored.
09 - Spread blue frosting generously over warm rolls. Top each roll with two candy eyes and half a mini cookie to create Cookie Monster face.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The blue color is absolutely stunning and makes everyone smile immediately
- Chocolate chips tucked inside cinnamon sugar create pockets of melty goodness in every bite
- These taste even better than they look, which is saying something
02 -
- Blue food gel works much better than liquid, which can make your dough gummy
- Room temperature ingredients mix together smoothly without lumps
- These are best eaten the same day but can be gently reheated the next morning
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice clean rolls without squishing them
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning