Oreo-infused sweet breakfast rolls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Tangzhong

01 - 3/4 cup water
02 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

→ For the Dough

03 - 8 Oreo cookies
04 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
07 - 2 teaspoon instant yeast
08 - 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warm
10 - 1 large egg, room temperature
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Tangzhong from recipe above
13 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

→ For the Filling

14 - 2/3 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
15 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
16 - 1/3 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
17 - 1 tbsp black cocoa powder
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For the Icing

19 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
20 - 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
21 - 1 cup powdered sugar
22 - 3 tablespoons heavy cream
23 - Oreo crumbs or chopped Oreos for topping

# Instructions:

01 - Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
02 - Process the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. Set aside.
03 - In a small saucepan, whisk together the water and all-purpose flour. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is a paste-like slurry. Scrape it into a bowl and set it aside until ready to use.
04 - In a stand mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, yeast, Oreo crumbs, and salt until combined.
05 - Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and tangzhong to the bowl. Knead on low speed with the dough hook for 2 minutes until it forms a shaggy dough ball.
06 - With the mixer running on low, add the softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time, letting it fully incorporate into the dough before adding more.
07 - Once all the butter is added, continue kneading the dough for another 8-10 minutes or until the dough looks smooth and elastic. The dough should be sticking to the bottom of the bowl. If it seems too wet and sticks to the bowl's sides, add flour one tablespoon at a time. If the dough seems dry, add half a tablespoon of milk at a time.
08 - With lightly buttered hands, remove the dough from the bowl and pull the sides down into the bottom center, to create a smooth round ball.
09 - Place the dough seam side down into a large lightly buttered bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for about 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
10 - Roll the dough out on a very lightly floured surface into a 14x18 inch rectangle, with the long side closest to you.
11 - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, black cocoa powder, cinnamon, and Oreo crumbs until smooth.
12 - Use an offset spatula to evenly spread the cookies and cream filling over the dough leaving a 1/2 inch border at the top and bottom edges clean.
13 - Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut twelve, 1 ½-inch strips.
14 - Roll each strip away from you. Pinch the end of the strip to the rest of the roll, this will prevent the filling from leaking out. Then transfer them to the prepared baking pan.
15 - Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set it in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
16 - Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
17 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
18 - Remove and let cool on a wire rack while you make the frosting.
19 - Combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Then mix in the powdered sugar. Once combined, whisk in the cream until smooth.
20 - Spread frosting over the cinnamon rolls and sprinkle with extra cookie crumbs if desired and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Measure your dry ingredients properly. This is my #1 baking tip! Do not ever scoop a measuring cup into your flour, as this always leads to using too much flour. Instead, use the spoon-level method. This means fluffing the flour first, then spooning it into your measuring cup/spoon. For the BEST results, use a kitchen scale!
02 - Store the cinnamon rolls at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in the pan for 3-4 days.
03 - Reheating: Microwave the cinnamon rolls until warmed through or place them in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

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