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Oreo Cinnamon Rolls

Oreo Cinnamon Rolls

A decadent twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a rich Oreo-cinnamon filling and a creamy cream cheese frosting topped with more crushed Oreos.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 g strong white bread flour plus extra for dusting
  • 7 g sachet of fast-action dried yeast
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 250 ml full-fat milk lukewarm
  • 75 g unsalted butter melted
  • 2 medium free-range eggs lightly beaten
For the Filling
  • 100 g unsalted butter very soft
  • 75 g soft light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 150 g about 14 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 100 g full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 50 g unsalted butter softened
  • 200 g icing sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk to adjust consistency
  • 50 g about 4 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped for topping

Method
 

  1. Activate the Yeast and Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the bread flour, yeast, caster sugar, and salt. In a separate jug, whisk together the lukewarm milk, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes using the stand mixer on a medium-low speed, or for about 10-12 minutes by hand on a lightly floured surface. The dough should become smooth, soft, and elastic. To check if it’s ready, you can do the 'windowpane test' – a small piece should stretch thinly without tearing. For more tips on this, BBC Good Food has an excellent guide to kneading.
  3. First Prove: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean tea towel or cling film, and leave it in a warm, draught-free place for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the Filling: While the dough is proving, prepare your filling. In a small bowl, mix the very soft butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until it forms a smooth paste. Have your crushed Oreos ready in a separate bowl.
  5. Shape the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll it out into a large rectangle, roughly 40cm x 30cm. Spread the cinnamon butter paste evenly over the surface, leaving a small 1cm border along one of the long edges. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos evenly over the butter.
  6. Roll and Cut: Tightly roll the dough up from the long edge, finishing with the clean edge sealed underneath. What works best for me is using a piece of unscented dental floss to cut the log into 12 even rolls. Slide the floss under the log, cross the ends over the top, and pull. This gives a perfectly clean cut without squashing the rolls.
  7. Second Prove: Arrange the rolls cut-side up in a greased 23cm x 33cm (9x13 inch) baking dish or tin. Cover and leave to prove again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until they look puffy and are touching each other. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  8. Bake to Perfection: Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are a beautiful golden brown on top and cooked through. If they start to brown too quickly, you can loosely cover them with foil for the last 5-10 minutes.
  9. Make the Icing and Finish: While the rolls are cooling slightly, make the icing. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually beat in the sifted icing sugar and vanilla extract. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you have a thick but spreadable consistency. Spread the icing generously over the warm rolls and scatter the chopped Oreos on top.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.