Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls
This Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls recipe is a decadent twist on the classic breakfast treat, combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon with the creamy, chocolatey goodness of Oreo cookies. These fluffy cinnamon rolls are perfect for brunch, dessert, or just because, and they’re surprisingly easy to make—even if you’re not a seasoned baker!
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 737kcal
Equipment
- 1 11 x 11 baking pan
- 1 stand mixer
- 1 hand mixer
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Dental floss (12 inch)
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 2 ½ teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
- 2 whole Large Eggs Room Temperature
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
- ½ cup White Sugar
- 4 cups All Purpose Flour
Filling
- 6 tablespoon Butter softened
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- ⅓ cup White Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Powder
- 8 pieces cookies Oreo Cookies (about 1 ½ cups) crushed
- ½ cup Half and Half
Frosting
- ¼ cup Butter softened
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or Vanilla Bean Paste
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ Confectioner's Sugar
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk, stir in sugar, and sprinkle yeast over. Let it foam for 5 minutes.
- Make the Dough: Combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a stand mixer. Slowly add flour until dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened butter, sugars, cinnamon, and crushed Oreos into a paste.
- Roll the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the filling over the dough.
- Roll: Roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut: Using a dental floss, cut the log into 9 even rolls.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream on top of each roll.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil halfway into baking to prevent over-browning.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Frost and Serve: Spread frosting over warm rolls, sprinkle more oreo cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the dough and frosting.
- Don’t skip the second rise for fluffy rolls.
- Cover with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
- Crush Oreos finely for an even filling texture.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls for melty goodness.
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 67.3g | Protein: 12.9g | Fat: 47.3g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 30.5g
