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Cookies and Cream Rolls Recipe

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Delight in these soft and fluffy Cookies and Cream Rolls, featuring a rich filling of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and a sweet vanilla icing. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, these rolls combine the comforting texture of homemade dough with the irresistible flavor of cookies and cream.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 3 ¾ cups (470g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
  • ⅓ cup (67g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Icing:

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and activated yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  2. Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the cookie mixture over the buttered dough, pressing it down lightly.
  3. Assemble the Rolls: Roll out the risen dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the cookie filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from the longer side. Cut into 12 even slices and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. Bake the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool for 5–10 minutes before icing.
  5. Make the Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk temperature is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
  • Kneading the dough well develops the gluten for soft, fluffy rolls.
  • Allow the dough to rise sufficiently for the best texture.
  • You can substitute the chocolate sandwich cookies with other flavored sandwich cookies for variation.
  • Serve the rolls warm for the best taste experience.

Keywords: Cookies and Cream Rolls, sweet rolls, homemade rolls, baked desserts, cookies filling, vanilla icing