These Oreo cinnamon rolls are a classic cinnamon roll spiked with Oreo cookies and they're delicious. Perfectly soft and fluffy with a cream cheese frosting.
2 ½teaspoonsinstant dry yeast (or active dry yeast)
⅓cupwhite granulated sugar(66g / 2.3oz)
455gbread flour(3 ½ cups / 1lb)
¼cupOreo cookie crumbs(3 cookies)
½teaspoonsalt
1large egg
57gunsalted butter, melted(¼ cup / 2 oz)
OREO FILLING
115gunsalted butter, very soft (par-melt if necessary)(½ cup / 4oz / 1 stick)
½cuplight brown sugar(100g / 3 ½oz)
1tablespoonDutch cocoa powder(notes 1)
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1cupOreo cookie crumbs(11 cookies)
¾cupthickened cream (heavy cream)(180ml)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
170gfull-fat block cream cheese, softened(6oz)
57gunsalted butter, softened(¼ cup / 2oz)
1cupicing sugar (powdered sugar)(130g / 4.6oz)
1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract
3-4crushed Oreo cookies, for topping
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Equipment
Stand mixer & dough hook attachment, optional but helpful
Deep-sided 9x13 inch baking pan
Instructions
MAKING THE DOUGH:In the bowl of a stand mixer (or see notes) combine the milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast. Mix and set aside to bloom for 5 minutes.
Add the flour, ¼ cup Oreo crumbs, remaining sugar, salt, egg and melted butter then give it a mix up.
Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and mix the dough on low speed for 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic looking. See notes for kneading by hand.
Remove the dough from the bowl using a dough scraper, then rub a little oil around the bottom and place the dough back in.
Cover with a plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature (or in a warm place if your home is cold) for 45-60 minutes.
MAKE THE FILLING:In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and Oreo crumbs until fully combined. Set aside.
ASSEMBLING THE CINNAMON ROLLS:Grease a deep 9×13 inch baking pan / cake pan with butter. Better to use a deep one so the cream doesn’t overflow as the rolls rise.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a rectangle, roughly 35x40cm (14×16 inches), 6-7mm thick.
Spread over the soft butter then sprinkle over the Oreo filling and press it down a little. Roll the dough up from the long side nearest you towards the other, as tightly as you can without squeezing the filling out.
Cut 12 equal pieces using a very sharp knife or dental floss.
THE SECOND RISE:Place the rolls evenly spaced into the baking pan cut side up (cleanest side up). Let them rest and rise for another 45-60 minutes until roughly doubled again. They should be nearly touching if you’re using the right size pan.
Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan forced) / 350F.
BAKE:Pour the cream over the top of the rolls, letting it seep down and all around. Bake for around 22 minutes until starting to turn golden brown.
THE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:Add the frosting ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment or use a large bowl and handheld mixer. Beat on medium speed until soft and fluffy about 2 minutes. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl a couple of times during this process.
Spread over the warm rolls, then sprinkle over the last of the Oreo crumbs.
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Notes
Tablespoons: I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (equal to 4 teaspoons worldwide). Many countries use a 15ml tablespoon so check before measuring.
All ovens vary – always test for doneness 3-5 minutes before the recipe suggests
For best results, you should always weigh ingredients like flour and cocoa. Kitchen scales are relatively cheap but if you can’t weigh the ingredients, use the spoon and level method (don’t scoop).
Yeast: You can use instant or active dry yeast. If you use rapid rise, your dough may double in size quicker.
Flour: While bread flour gives a better texture, you can use plain flour / all purpose flour in it's place.
No stand mixer? You can make the dough without a stand mixer, just make sure to knead until it is smooth and elastic – about 10-12 minutes.
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