Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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427 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 427 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 338mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 26g | |
Protein 5g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 33mg | 3% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 94mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
When the line between breakfast treat and dessert are blurred, you know it's going to be a delicious dish. Imagine your favorite batch of cinnamon rolls, but filled with a cookies and cream swirl, topped with a vanilla creme icing and then sprinkled with more crushed cream filled sandwich cookies on top. Pure brunch heaven.
The best part is, this fun family recipe doesn't involve making a yeast dough from scratch. In fact, the dough for the cinnamon rolls is made from a loaf of frozen bread dough or pizza dough. All you have to do is thaw it out and then roll out the dough into a square.
This is a recipe where kids love to get involved in the cooking process. Younger kids can be in charge of crushing the cookies, while older kids love rolling up the rolls and watching them rise. It's fun for the whole family.
Ingredients
Cookies and Cream Rolls:
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1 (1 pound) frozen bread or pizza dough, thawed to room temperature)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 cup crushed oreo cookies
Vanilla Cream Icing and Cookie Topping:
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4 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/4 cup softened butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons crushed oreo cookies
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle.
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Brush with the melted butter.
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In a small bowl combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
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Sprinkle over butter, covering the surface within 1/2 inch of the borders.
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Evenly distribute the crushed cookies over the dough.
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Starting on long side, roll up jelly roll style.
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Cut into 8 equal pieces.
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Place in an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cover rolls lightly with plastic wrap that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and let proof or rise until double in size. While the rolls are rising, pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
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Remove wrap and bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes.
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While the rolls are baking, make the glaze. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
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Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add the milk until the glaze has reached desired consistency.
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Remove the baked rolls from the oven and place on a wire rack.
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Spread the icing over the top while still warm.
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Sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies. Serve warm and enjoy!
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How do you keep cinnamon rolls from getting hard?
There are two reasons cinnamon rolls become hard: a certain ratio of yeast to flour and over-baking. Since this recipe uses a pre-made bread dough, you don't have to worry about the ratios of flour to yeast. When baking the cinnamon rolls, setting a timer and removing them immediately after cooking helps prevent over-baking and getting to too hard.
Storage
Any leftover cinnamon rolls should be cooled then wrapped in plastic wrap or kept in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft. You can also freeze the plain un-iced rolls.