Why Make This Recipe

Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious and fun twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. Combining the rich flavor of chocolate cookies with the warm, comforting taste of cinnamon, these rolls make for a perfect breakfast treat or dessert. They are easy to make and will impress your family and friends with their lovely taste and unique look.

How to Make Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• Cream cheese icing (for topping)
• Extra cookie crumbles (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
5. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
7. Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle cinnamon, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate chips evenly.
8. Roll the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
9. Place the rolls in a baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden.
11. Let cool slightly, then drizzle with cream cheese icing and sprinkle extra cookie crumbles on top before serving.

How to Serve Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

Serve Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls warm, drizzled with cream cheese icing and topped with extra cookie crumbles. They pair well with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk. These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack anytime.

How to Store Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Just remember to reheat before serving for the best taste!

Tips to Make Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

• Make sure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast correctly.
• Be gentle when rolling and cutting the dough to keep the filling intact.
• You can use any type of chocolate cookies, like Oreos or chocolate wafers, for different flavors.
• For an extra treat, top with some nuts or sprinkles along with the cookie crumbles.

Variation

You can customize the rolls by adding nuts, such as chopped walnuts or pecans, to the filling for added crunch. You can also experiment with different types of frosting, like chocolate or vanilla, to switch things up.

FAQs

Can I use gluten-free flour for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. The texture may vary slightly, but it should still work well.

How can I make the dough rise faster?

If you need the dough to rise quickly, you can place it in a warm, draft-free area, or even slightly warmed oven (turned off) with the door closed.

Can I prepare the rolls the night before?

Absolutely! You can prepare the rolls up to the second rise, cover them, and place them in the fridge overnight. In the morning, take them out, let them come to room temperature, and then bake as instructed.

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Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls

These Chocolate Cookie Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on traditional rolls, combining rich chocolate flavor with warm cinnamon for a perfect breakfast or dessert treat.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 rolls

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

Dough Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed Make sure it is warm, not hot.
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 large egg

Filling Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies You can use any type of chocolate cookies.
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Topping Ingredients

• Cream cheese icing For topping.
• Extra cookie crumbles For garnish.

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
• Add melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Rolling and Baking

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle cinnamon, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate chips evenly.
• Roll the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
• Place the rolls in a baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Serving

• Let cool slightly, then drizzle with cream cheese icing and sprinkle extra cookie crumbles on top before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving for the best taste.

Keyword Breakfast Treat, Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, Chocolate Recipe, Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert Recipe