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Oreo Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls have a soft, pillowy dough that's marbled with Oreo cookie crumbs. The filling is a classic mix of butter, brown sugar, and cocoa, with even more crushed Oreos for texture. A simple vanilla glaze finishes them off.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rise Time2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 1 standard packet
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 4 tbsp, melted and cooled
  • 5 Oreo cookies filling removed, crushed into crumbs

For the Filling

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 4 tbsp, softened
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 9 Oreo cookies crushed into crumbs

For the Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg lightly beaten

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  • Remove cream filling from 5 Oreos and crush cookies into crumbs for dough.
  • Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in stand mixer bowl.
  • Add milk, egg, and melted butter; mix with dough hook until shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead on medium speed 8-9 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Incorporate Oreo crumbs in 4 batches by folding and kneading.
  • Place in oiled bowl, cover and rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
  • Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder for filling. Crush 9 Oreos separately.
  • Roll dough into 12x16 inch rectangle on floured surface.
  • Spread softened butter to edges, add brown sugar-cocoa mixture, top with Oreo crumbs.
  • Roll tightly from long side, cut into 9 pieces.
  • Place in greased 9-inch pan, cover and rise 35-40 minutes until puffy.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brush rolls with beaten egg.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and cream for glaze.
  • Pour glaze over warm rolls.

Notes

Use dental floss or sharp knife for clean cuts. Adjust glaze consistency with extra cream if needed.
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