Colorful Cookie Monster Rolls

As seen in Sweet Treats to Satisfy Any Craving.

Packed with chunks of chocolate cookie and swirls of cinnamon, Cookie Monster Rolls feature a super soft, blue dough that bakes up extra tall. There’s a double rise for added fluffiness before they come out soft and golden. Finish with a creamy icing and toss on more cookie bits for a fun look. Warm them up to enjoy melty chocolate in the swirl. You'll find easy ways for the brightest dough, helping your yeast, and keeping them fresh. Whether you're looking for a sweet brunch, a quirky dessert, or a baking project, these are a blast to make and eat.

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Created By Sasha
Last updated on Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:47:04 GMT
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Blue Cookie Monster rolls bring a playful twist to classic cinnamon rolls every cookie lover dreams about. Fluffy dough tinted blue is stuffed with crushed chocolate cookies and melty little chocolate chips. Each swirl gets a thick layer of tangy cream cheese icing and a big handful of cookie crumbles for a super fun way to start your morning or end your day.

The first time I baked these for my niece’s sleepover morning, there wasn’t a crumb left before I even got my phone out. We now fix these for every big celebration breakfast

Dreamy Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: the structure that holds everything together pick a mid-range protein for softness
  • Egg and egg yolk: gives the rolls richness and that classic texture fresh eggs really help
  • Blue gel food coloring: makes everything Cookie Monster blue use the concentrated kind so the color pops without making the dough watery
  • Vanilla extract: brings warm cookie flavor real vanilla smells amazing
  • Warm milk: helps yeast bloom and makes dough fluffy whole milk is the way to go
  • Salt: balances the sweetness fine sea salt mixes in smoothly
  • Brown sugar: gives a gooey caramel flavor in the filling use any you like
  • Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies: classic cream filled cookies like Oreos bring the crunch and extra moisture
  • Granulated sugar: sweetens plus keeps the yeast happy
  • Mini chocolate chips: little bits that melt inside for extra chocolate oomph any kind works
  • Active dry yeast: that’s what makes these buns soft and puffy always grab a fresh packet
  • Ground cinnamon: this is where the signature warmth comes from pick high quality for best smell
  • Powdered sugar: sifts into icings for that smooth creamy finish remember to sift out the lumps
  • Cream cheese: makes frosting super thick and a tad tangy full fat makes it fluffier
  • Extra crushed chocolate cookies: the more you add to the top the better pick up an extra sleeve just for sprinkling
  • Unsalted butter: keeps everything soft and rich European butter gives next-level flavor if you want

Simple Steps

Finish and Serve:
While the rolls are still warm right in the pan, lace them up with a thick layer of icing. Toss more cookie crumbs and chocolate chips over everything for the fun part. Grab one while it’s gooey!
Top With Cream Cheese Icing:
Use a whisk or mixer to blend soft cream cheese and butter until totally smooth. Stir in powdered sugar a splash of vanilla and a bit of milk so it’s spreadable and creamy.
Bake:
Set your oven to 350°F. Bake them 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and they bounce back when you give a gentle poke to the center roll.
Second Rise:
Line up your cut rolls in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover lightly and let them rise for about 30 to 45 minutes until they puff up against each other.
Slice and Shape:
With your dough rolled tight from the long edge, take floss or a sharp knife and cut 12 equal pieces pressing straight down for clean edges.
Roll Out and Fill:
Lightly flour your counter, set down the dough and gently roll it into a 14 by 9 inch sheet. Slather filling all over but leave a little border on one long side—it’ll help you seal things up.
Mix Filling:
Blend room temp butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl till smooth. Fold in cookie bits and chocolate chips so every bite gets some.
Let Dough Rise:
Put your dough in a greased bowl, turn it once so all sides shine, cover with plastic or a damp towel. Find a warm corner and let it double in size for about an hour and a quarter. If it springs back when pressed, you're on the right track.
Knead It Up:
Mix in the sugar, egg, yolk, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in two cups of flour with salt then keep adding flour until it’s smooth and just barely tacky. Push in blue coloring and knead till the color’s totally blended in.
Get Dough Started:
Drop yeast into your warm milk in a big bowl let it hang out for five minutes, you'll know it's ready when it's got bubbles and looks creamy.
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This bright blue dough always gets the kids excited and gets everyone talking at brunch. My go-to move is topping with cookie bits right after icing—they stay super crispy and you get a big whiff of chocolate

How To Store

Keep buns fresh by sealing them in any container with a tight lid on the counter for up to two days. If you need them to last longer—like five days—keep them in your fridge. Warm a roll for 15 seconds in the microwave for that fresh bakery vibe. For freezing, don’t put on the icing yet, wrap up the cooled buns tight and freeze for up to two months. Let them sit overnight to thaw and heat gently before you spread on frosting

Swap Options

No mini chocolate chips? Chop up a chocolate bar or use regular chips instead
White chocolate chips are great for a sweeter vibe or toss in peanut butter chips for a salty hit
Stick to gel food dye because liquid thins the dough too much
Cut out the cookies if you want and add more chocolate or stir in some cookie butter for a twist

Ways To Serve

Dunk a hot roll in cold milk for ultimate cookie-and-milk style
If you want dessert, scoop vanilla ice cream and extra cookie bits next to each roll
Hosting? Make a toppings bar and let everyone finish their own roll with sprinkles, extra chips, or a big dollop of caramel sauce

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Culture Connection

Cinnamon rolls pop up at brunch tables and parties around the globe but this blue version is just right for birthdays, movie nights, or anytime you need to bring some childhood joy. Cookie Monster vibes make everyone grin and sharing these sticky blue rolls is my idea of the perfect morning party

Common Recipe Questions

→ What should I use to get a bold blue dough?

Gel food coloring works best. Toss some in, knead the dough, and keep adding drops until the color pops without changing texture.

→ How do you make cookie crumbs for the filling?

Throw your cookies in a plastic bag, smash with a rolling pin, or pulse briefly in a food processor. Don’t grind them down too much. You want some chunks left behind.

→ How can I keep my rolls extra fluffy and soft?

Let the dough rise all the way for each proof, knead until it feels smooth, and skip overbaking. Check with a gentle press: they should feel light, never heavy.

→ What stops the filling from spilling everywhere when I slice them?

When spreading your filling, leave a half-inch at the top edge with nothing on it. Roll it up tight and give that seam a good pinch after you cut.

→ Is it possible to prep these the night before?

Absolutely! Put them together, cover, and slide into the fridge overnight. Let them warm up and finish rising before baking for the freshest rolls in the morning.

→ Best way to heat up leftovers later?

Pop a roll in the microwave for about 10 to 15 seconds. That brings back the softness and melts the chocolate a bit for gooey bites.

Cookie Monster Rolls

Light and fluffy rolls with blue dough wrapped around a chocolate cookie swirl, all finished with creamy cheese icing that makes every bite a treat.

Preparation Time
20 Minutes
Cooking Time
25 Minutes
Overall Time
45 Minutes
Created By: Sasha

Recipe Type: Desserts

Skill Level: Moderate

Regional Style: American

Output: 12 Number of Servings (12 cinnamon rolls)

Special Diets: Meat-Free

What You'll Need

→ Dough

01 Blue gel food dye
02 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 375 g all-purpose flour
05 60 g unsalted butter, melted
06 1 egg yolk
07 1 large egg
08 50 g granulated sugar
09 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
10 180 ml warm milk (about 43°C)

→ Filling

11 40 g mini chocolate chips
12 60 g chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
13 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
14 135 g brown sugar
15 115 g unsalted butter, at room temp

→ Cream Cheese Icing

16 30–45 ml milk (add as needed to get the right texture)
17 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 120 g powdered sugar
19 60 g unsalted butter, at room temp
20 115 g cream cheese, at room temp

→ Topping

21 More mini chocolate chips if you want
22 60 g crushed chocolate sandwich cookies

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Pour the icing all over the rolls while they're still warm. Top everything off with a handful of chocolate cookie bits and mini chocolate chips. Dig in while it's fresh and gooey.

Step 02

Whip together the soft butter and cream cheese in a bowl till creamy. Add powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla, and a little milk. Keep mixing and pour in more milk if it's too thick, aiming for a smooth, runny topping.

Step 03

Kick your oven up to 175°C. Pop in the pan for 20 to 25 minutes until you see golden, baked tops and they're cooked through the center.

Step 04

Snug the cut rolls into a greased 23 x 33 cm baking dish with the swirl side facing up. Toss a towel on top and let them rest for another half hour to puff up again.

Step 05

Wrap the long end of the dough up tightly into a log shape. Use floss or a sharp knife to neatly slice it into a dozen rolls.

Step 06

On a clean surface dusted with flour, flatten the dough into a rectangle about 36 x 23 cm. Smear that cookie-cinnamon mix all over, but leave 1 cm bare on one long side for easier rolling.

Step 07

Mix up the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until it's smooth. Toss in the crushed chocolate cookies and mini chocolate chips and give it one last stir.

Step 08

Move the colored dough into a greased bowl. Cover it and let it hang out somewhere warm for around an hour or until you notice it’s doubled in size.

Step 09

Grab a big bowl and stir together the warm milk with the yeast. Wait five minutes for bubbles. Blend in sugar, the whole egg, the yolk, melted butter, and vanilla. Dump in 250 grams flour plus salt, then keep kneading in more flour bit by bit till it’s soft but just a little sticky. Work in blue food coloring till it looks even all over.

Additional Tips

  1. Make sure your milk is warmed to roughly 43°C so the yeast gets foamy—if it doesn't bubble after five minutes, chance are it's not good.
  2. If the dough seems like it's drying out or not coming together, splash in warm milk a teaspoon at a time. If it gets too gooey, sprinkle in just a touch of flour.
  3. Gel dye packs a punch of blue without changing the dough’s feel. Add a drop at a time till you’re happy with the color.
  4. Flatten the dough evenly so everything bakes at the same pace. Glide unflavored floss under the log to slice without squishing.
  5. Have a chilly kitchen? Stick your covered bowl in a barely warm oven to help the dough rise faster.
  6. Icing turned out stiff? Pour in tiny bits of milk. Too thin? Tip in more powdered sugar then whip again.
  7. These taste best fresh and toasty. Keep leftovers airtight—up to 2 days room temp or 5 days in the fridge. Warm them up when you’re ready to snack.
  8. To make things easier for busy mornings, prep the rolls the night ahead, let them chill covered in the fridge, then bring to room temp before baking.

Essential Tools

  • Big mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife or floss
  • 23 x 33 cm baking pan
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Plastic wrap or clean towel

Allergen Information

Always verify ingredient labels for allergens and consult with a healthcare expert if unsure.
  • This has wheat (gluten), dairy, eggs, and chocolate cookies may have soy or nuts.

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

These details are best used as an estimate and shouldn't replace professional health advice.
  • Calories: 621
  • Fat Content: 33 g
  • Carbohydrates: 77 g
  • Protein: 9 g