Oreo Cinnamon Rolls

 This may be one of my top cinnamon rolls.  

OREO CINNAMON ROLLS

(makes 12)

Filling Ingredients:

*1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 

*2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

*1/4 cup butter, softened

*1/4 cup crushed Oreos 

Dough Ingredients:

*3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose flour 

*2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 cup whole milk

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/4 cup butter, softened 

*1 large egg, whisked

*1/2 cup crushed Oreos

Icing Ingredients:

*1/4 cup butter, softened

*1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

*2 cups powdered sugar

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*1/8 cup crushed Oreos 

*2-4 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk)

Dough Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, add 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt and whisk together.

~In a saucepan, add 1 cup warm milk, 1/4  cup butter, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.

~Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (do not bring to a boil).

~Remove from heat and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.

~Slowly pour into dry ingredients, stirring as you do (I use my dough hook).

~Add in egg and mix on low speed for 3 minutes (until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl).

~If needed add remaining 1/2 cup of flour (if dough is to wet).

~Knead dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.

~Add in the 1/2 cup crushed Oreos, and mix until well incorporated.

~Grease a large bowl, and put the dough into the bowl.

~Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm draft free area until doubled in size (1 to 1 1/2 hours).

~Flour a clean surface and place dough onto it.

~Roll out Doug into a 12x18 inch rectangle.

Filling Directions:

~Spread 1/4 cup softened butter over the dough leaving 1/2 inch along one of the long sides.

~In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1/4 cup crushed Oreos  and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon together.

~Sprinkle over dough.

~Roll dough tightly lengthwise.  Tuck in ends.

~Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray or grease with butter.

~Cut cut into 12 equal pieces and place in prepared pan.

~Cover with plastic wrap (sprayed with cooking spray) or a damp towel and allow to rise until double in size in a warm draft free area (about 30-45 minutes).

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake for 25-30 minutes until dough is a golden brown (internal temp is 200 degrees).

~Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Icing Directions:

~In a medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup softened butter, 4 ounce softened cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/8 cup crushed Oreos,  and vanilla extract until well combined.

~Stir in 2 tablespoons heavy cream (add more if to thick) until creamy.

~Pour over hot rolls.