Description
Indulgent cookies and cream rolls merge classic dessert flavors into a delightful pastry experience. Crumbly chocolate cookie pieces swirl through creamy filling, creating an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (520 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (114 g) whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup warm water, about 110°F
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsps active dry yeast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup finely chopped Oreo cookies
- 1 cup finely chopped Oreo cookies
- ⅓ cup (76 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsps (38 g) granulated sugar
- 4 oz (113 g) brick-style cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- Finely chopped Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve yeast in warm water with sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and develop a rich, aromatic quality for 5-7 minutes.
- Liquid Base Formation: Blend activated yeast with warm milk, remaining sugar, egg, and egg yolk in a stand mixer bowl, creating a smooth, uniform liquid foundation.
- Dough Development: Integrate seasoned flour with salt into the liquid mixture using the dough hook attachment, kneading at low speed while gradually incorporating softened butter until the dough becomes elastic and smooth.
- Cookie Integration: Fold chopped cookies evenly throughout the dough, ensuring a consistent distribution of crunchy texture.
- First Proofing: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm environment until volume doubles.
- Filling and Shaping: Roll the dough into a rectangular shape, spread softened butter across the surface, sprinkle sugar and crushed cookies, then roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 equal portions.
- Second Proofing: Arrange rolls in a greased baking pan, leaving space for expansion, and let them rest to encourage rising.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls until they transform into a golden-brown delicacy, approximately 30-33 minutes.
- Frosting Preparation: Whip cream cheese and butter until silky, gradually incorporating vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar to create a smooth, creamy topping.
- Final Presentation: Once rolls have cooled slightly, spread frosting generously and garnish with additional crushed Oreo cookies for a decorative and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to activate yeast properly without killing it, creating a fluffy and light texture.
- Dough Consistency Check: Knead until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky, which indicates proper gluten development and ensures tender rolls.
- Rising Environment Hack: Choose a warm, draft-free spot like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with the light on to help dough rise effectively.
- Frosting Texture Secret: Bring cream cheese and butter to room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free frosting that spreads easily on warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg