Description
Cookies and cream rolls bring nostalgic dessert magic to classic pastry lovers. Sweet cream cheese filling wrapped in buttery dough creates delightful swirls perfect for weekend indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (520 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup (114 g) whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup warm water, about 110°F
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredient:
- ½ cup finely chopped Oreo cookies
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely chopped Oreo cookies
- ⅓ cup (76 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons (38 g) granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 4 ounces (113 g) brick-style cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
Garnish:
- Finely chopped Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with a pinch of sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and aromatic for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the activated yeast with warm milk, remaining sugar, egg, and egg yolk in a stand mixer bowl, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Separately season flour with salt, then gradually incorporate it into the liquid mixture using the dough hook attachment, mixing at low speed.
- Knead the dough while incrementally adding softened butter, ensuring each tablespoon is fully integrated before the next addition.
- Fold chopped cookies into the elastic dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, covering it with plastic wrap and allowing it to rise in a warm environment until doubled in volume.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangular shape, stretching it to approximately 20 x 14 inches.
- Generously spread softened butter across the dough’s surface, then sprinkle sugar and crushed cookies, gently pressing the filling into the dough.
- Roll the dough from the long side, creating a tight log, then slice into 12 equal portions.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking pan, providing space for expansion, and let them rest to encourage a second rise.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls until they transform into a golden-brown delicacy, approximately 30-33 minutes.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until silky, then gradually incorporate vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
- Once the rolls have cooled slightly, generously spread the frosting and garnish with additional crushed Oreo cookies for a decorative finish.
Notes
- Activate yeast carefully by using warm water and a pinch of sugar to ensure proper rising and soft, fluffy texture.
- Knead dough thoroughly until smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten and creates a perfect tender roll consistency.
- Room temperature ingredients like eggs and milk blend more easily and create a more uniform dough structure.
- Allow sufficient rising time for the dough, giving it space to expand and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to check internal roll temperature, ensuring perfectly baked rolls that are moist and not overcooked.
- Frost rolls while still warm to help the cream cheese topping melt slightly and distribute evenly across the surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg