These Oreo Cinnamon Rolls are a fantastic spin on my favorite cinnamon roll recipe. The filling comprises of the classic cinnamon, sugar and butter but with the addition of Oreo crumbs. Bake, then cover in frosting and a good sprinkle of Oreo crumbs plus extra Oreos for decoration. These are fabulously fluffy with that Oreo hit throughout. As always with a cinnamon roll, these are definitely best eaten while warm!
Start by combining the yeast, warm milk and sugar in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. The milk should be just warm to the touch but not hot. Let bloom for 5 minutes – it should look 'bubbly'.
To that bowl, add in one whole egg and egg yolk and the melted butter. Mix to combine. Add the flour and mix to form a dough.
Knead for 8-10 minutes. Spray the bowl with some oil and let rise in a warm place for about an hour (until doubled in size).
Line a 9x9" square dish with baking parchment.
For the Filling/Assembly
Make the filling by combining the butter, vanilla and sugar in a bowl to form a paste. Set aside. Crush the Oreos either in a food processor/blender, or place them in a sandwich bag and bash with a rolling pin. No need to separate the filling from the cookie.
Once the dough has doubled in size, tip onto lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll to about 15×8 inches. Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough in an even layer. Scatter over the crushed Oreos.
Starting with the long side, roll the dough away from you to form a tight log. Use a sharp knife to cut about 9 rolls. Place into the lined dish. Let rest 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 360℉/175℃. If using, pour over the cream then bake the tray of sweet rolls for about 18-20 minutes: until a light golden color. Remove and let cool.
Make the frosting by combining powdered sugar and milk to form a thick but spreadable consistency. Spread over the rolls once they've cooled. Scatter over any extra crushed Oreos or mini Oreo cookies to decorate!
Notes
Milk: Your milk should be warm but not hot. What this means is it should feel just lukewarm to the touch but at a temperature that isn't scalding/too hot to touch.