{"id":3786,"date":"2026-05-03T18:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3786"},"modified":"2026-05-03T18:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:06:33","slug":"cookies-cream-cinnamon-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3786","title":{"rendered":"Cookies &#038; Cream Cinnamon Rolls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Cookies &amp; Cream Cinnamon Rolls<\/h1>\n<p>Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls filled with rich cinnamon sugar and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, then topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and even more cookie crumbs. These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert\u2014and they taste just as good as they look.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0For the Dough:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon instant yeast<\/li>\n<li>1 cup (240ml) warm milk (not too hot, about 37\u201340\u00b0C \/ 98\u2013104\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg (room temperature)<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0For the Filling:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup brown sugar (or white sugar if unavailable)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>10\u201312 Oreo cookies, roughly crushed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0For the Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>100g cream cheese (softened)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter (softened)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\u20132 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)<\/li>\n<li>Extra crushed Oreo cookies for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Step 1: Prepare the Dough<\/h3>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes slightly foamy\u2014this means the yeast is active.<\/p>\n<p>Add the sugar, egg, and melted butter to the mixture and whisk until well combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8\u201310 minutes. The dough should become smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. If needed, add a small amount of flour, but avoid adding too much as it can make the rolls dense.<\/p>\n<p>Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Step 2: Make the Filling and Shape the Rolls<\/h3>\n<p>Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 30 x 40 cm \/ 12 x 16 inches).<\/p>\n<p>Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the butter.<\/p>\n<p>Next, scatter the crushed Oreo cookies across the entire surface.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the log into 8\u201310 equal rolls.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Step 3: Second Rise<\/h3>\n<p>Place the rolls into a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each one. Cover and let them rise again for 30\u201345 minutes until they become puffy and slightly expanded.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Step 4: Bake the Rolls<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<p>Bake the rolls for 20\u201325 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and fluffy inside.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Step 5: Prepare the Frosting<\/h3>\n<p>In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix well.<\/p>\n<p>If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk (one tablespoon at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Step 6: Assemble and Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts slightly into the layers.<\/p>\n<p>Finish by sprinkling extra crushed Oreo cookies on top for that signature cookies-and-cream flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Serve warm and enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Perfect Rolls<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use warm\u2014not hot\u2014milk to avoid killing the yeast.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t over-flour the dough; a softer dough makes fluffier rolls.<\/li>\n<li>For extra gooey rolls, pour a little heavy cream over them before baking.<\/li>\n<li>You can prepare the rolls the night before and bake them fresh in the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Cookies &amp; Cream Cinnamon Rolls Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls filled with rich cinnamon sugar and crushed chocolate sandwich&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3786"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3788,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3786\/revisions\/3788"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}