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Pie Iron Cinnamon Rolls

Pie Iron Cinnamon Rolls - More of a technique than a recipe, but a great option for a super easy camping breakfast or snack. Very low effort!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pie Iron

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls We use Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions

  • Cut 10 pieces of parchment paper into small squares, no larger than the smaller side of your pie iron. Set aside.
  • Open your roll of cinnamon roll rounds and separate them into the 5 pieces. If the end of the dough has come loose for any of them, re-roll as necessary.
  • Gently form each cinnamon roll into more of a square shape, then allow to come up to room temperature.
  • Get a low fire going - whether in a BBQ grill, an open fire, or a charcoal grill. If using an open fire, let any large flames completely die down, and cook on the embers of a campfire.
  • Spray the insides of a pie iron with a bit of nonstick spray, then place a small square of parchment on each side. Set one cinnamon roll inside, and close it up.
  • Position your pie iron over your fire or grill, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Once two minutes are up, flip the pie iron and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Once more, flip the pie iron over and continue cooking on the grill grates for another 2 minutes. (6 minutes, total so far).
  • Flip the cinnamon rolls (s) one more time, cook for 1 more minute, then remove from the heat - I’ll usually just set it on gravel nearby.
  • Allow it to continue cooking in the pie iron for another two minutes. Serve warm, with a drizzle of icing.

Notes

Once cooled to room temperature, leftover cinnamon rolls can be wrapped in plastic wrap - or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Best served reheated - commercial cinnamon rolls can be DRY at room temperature. We like to microwave it for 30 seconds or so to get the chill off it, then finish off on it a hot skillet to re-crisp the crust a bit.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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