Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls

These cookies and cream cinnamon rolls are ooey gooey and take a classic breakfast treat to the next level.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Rise Time1 30

Total Time2 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 425kcal

Roll thawed dough onto a lightly floured cutting board or floured piece of parchment paper to form a 12x18 rectangle.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon to form a paste.
Use a spatula to spread the butter/sugar mixture over the dough. Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the butter mixture.
Roll the dough up tightly into a log.
Slice the log into twelve 2-inch wide pieces.
Place the cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish, leaving equal space between all of the rolls. Cover with a light towel and place in a warm, draft-free location. Leave to rise for 2 hours, until puffy.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pour the heavy cream over the cinnamon rolls.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
Beat or stir together optional frosting ingredients. Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and top with remaining cup of crushed Oreo cookies.

Frozen bread dough makes an excellent base for cinnamon rolls. It’s easy to use and has a nice neutral flavor. Thaw a frozen loaf in the refrigerator until thawed through. You don’t want to set it out on the counter because once it thaws and warms, it will begin to rise. It’s important to form, roll, and slice the cinnamon rolls and then let them rise.
Use a bench scraper to cut through the rolled dough cleanly. The dough will be soft though easier to slice and transfer than when using crescent dough, for example.
The heavy cream over the top of the cinnamon rolls adds moisture and makes a gooey base in the bottom of the pan.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cinnamon rolls at the lower end of the recommended baking time.