Description
Delectable Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls blend classic dessert comfort with modern sweet twists. Rich cookie crumble and creamy frosting elevate traditional pastry expectations for passionate bakers seeking indulgent breakfast treats.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g / 1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon (5 g) cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 4 Oreo cookies, crushed for garnish
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk yeast with warm milk and sugar, allowing the mixture to foam and become aromatic for 5 minutes.
- Dough Preparation: Blend flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add activated yeast, softened butter, and egg, mixing until a uniform dough emerges.
- Dough Development: Knead the mixture on a floured surface or using a stand mixer with a dough hook until smooth and elastic, developing a robust gluten structure.
- First Rise: Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm, undisturbed location until it doubles in size, approximately 1-1.5 hours.
- Filling and Rolling: Deflate the risen dough and roll into a rectangular shape. Evenly distribute crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and cinnamon across the surface, then carefully roll into a tight log.
- Portioning and Second Proof: Slice the rolled dough into individual segments, placing them in a prepared baking dish with room for expansion. Allow rolls to rise for an additional 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Baking and Finishing: Preheat the oven and bake rolls until golden brown. Cool briefly, then lavish with a rich cream cheese glaze, creating an irresistible, indulgent pastry.
Notes
Manage Yeast Activation: Ensure milk is warm (110-115°F) to activate yeast without killing it, creating perfect rising conditions for soft, fluffy rolls.
Optimize Dough Texture: Knead thoroughly until dough becomes smooth and elastic, preventing dense or tough cinnamon rolls by developing proper gluten structure.
Control Filling Distribution: Crush cookies finely and sprinkle evenly to guarantee consistent flavor and texture throughout each roll, avoiding clumpy or uneven filling.
Temperature and Proofing Precision: Maintain a consistent warm environment (75-80°F) during rising stages to help dough expand correctly, ensuring light and airy cinnamon rolls with perfect volume.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg