Cinnamon Roll Waffles

I absolutely adore an easy breakfast recipe. Especially when that easy breakfast recipe involves cinnamon rolls. My favorite ones from the blog are my Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls and Apple Pie Filling and Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream. I am so excited to add these cinnamon roll waffles to the blog. 

• Simple pantry ingredients. You only need a handful of basic ingredients to make a batch of quick, simple and delicious glazed waffle cinnamon rolls. 
• Fast and Easy. Grab your favorite refrigerated cinnamon rolls, plus a few other ingredients to make the cream cheese glaze and get ready for a fun and delicious breakfast treat that takes only minutes to make.

Before I show you how to make this recipe for waffle iron cinnamon rolls make sure you have these simple ingredients ready to go.

• Cinnamon Rolls: Gather your preferred canned cinnamon rolls.
• Cream Cheese Glaze: Gather cream cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar and milk.

Here are my recommended substitutions to make this cinnamon roll waffles recipe if you need them.

• Cinnamon Rolls: Any canned cinnamon rolls such as Pillsbury or Grand’s cinnamon rolls will work well for this recipe.  
• Maple Cream Cheese Glaze: The homemade cream cheese glaze for the cinnamon waffles is completely optional. All store bought cinnamon rolls come with an icing packet that can be used to top the cinnamon rolls. But let’s be honest, it’s never enough.

1. Preheat the waffle iron to your desired heat setting. I recommend a heat setting of 2 - 3. Lightly grease the waffle iron using a non stick spray. 
2. Prepare the cinnamon rolls for baking according the package directions. For canned cinnamon rolls such as Pillsbury or Grands, the rolls are ready to bake. Simply remove the cinnamon rolls from the can.  Place one cinnamon roll on the waffle iron. This is the test waffle to gauge the heat setting. Close the lid on top of the cinnamon roll, pressing down gently but firmly. Wait for the light to turn red. Steam will release as the cinnamon bun cooks on the waffle iron. After 1 - 3 minutes, the light on the waffle iron will turn green to indicate the waffle cinnamon roll is finished cooking. Gently lift up the lid. Using a flexible spatula or even the ends of a fork, gently pry the cinnamon roll off of the waffle iron. The outside of the cinnamon roll should be crisp, while the inside should be fluffy and hot. Transfer the cinnamon bun waffle to a plate and repeat cooking the cinnamon rolls on the waffle iron, 4 at a time until all the cinnamon rolls are cooked. 
3. Make the cream cheese glaze by whisking the room temperature cream cheese with the maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined. If needed add 2 - 4 tablespoons of milk to thin out the glaze to your desired consistency. Drizzle the maple cream cheese glaze on top of the warm cinnamon waffles and enjoy.

M’s Expert Tips

• Use a brand of canned or frozen cinnamon rolls you love. If you already love them as is, this easy waffle iron hack will make them over the top delicious.
• Lightly grease the waffle iron. Although the waffle iron is most likely non-stick, it’s still a good idea to lightly spray the waffle iron before placing the cinnamon rolls on it to cook. 
• Press the waffle iron lid down. This helps to flatten the cinnamon rolls a bit, thus ensuring the inside is cooked thoroughly. 
• Make the cream cheese glaze. The glaze takes about 5 minutes to mix together really makes the cinnamon roll waffles incredibly delicious.

Other Waffle Iron Recipes to Try

• Chocolate Chip Waffles
• Waffle Cookies

If you try this Cinnamon Roll Waffles recipe please rate the recipe and leave a comment below. Doing so helps other readers decide if this is a great recipe to bake. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using @olivesnthyme so I can see what you’re baking! Happy Baking! - M

Cinnamon Roll Waffles Recipe

Megan

Cinnamon roll waffles are effortlessly easy cinnamon rolls made in the waffle maker. These cinnamon waffles are crisp and golden on the outside, with a soft, cinnamon filled inside. Top them with a creamy maple cream cheese glaze for a decadent and easy breakfast treat everyone is sure to love.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8 waffles

Equipment

• 1 waffle maker or waffle iron
• 1 mixing bowl
• 1 spoon, whisk or flexible spatula

Ingredients

  

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• 1 12.4 oz. or 17.5 oz. canned refridgerated cinnamon rolls
• 4 oz. (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
• 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) milk, as needed

Instructions

 

• Preheat the waffle iron to your desired heat setting. I recommend a heat setting of 2 - 3. Lightly grease the waffle iron using a non stick spray. 
• Prepare the cinnamon rolls for baking according the package directions. For canned cinnamon rolls such as Pillsbury or Grands, the rolls are ready to bake. Simply remove the cinnamon rolls from the can. 
  1 12.4 oz. or 17.5 oz. canned refridgerated cinnamon rolls
• Place one cinnamon roll on the waffle iron. This is the test waffle to gauge the heat setting. Close the lid on top of the cinnamon roll, pressing down gently but firmly. Wait for the light to turn red. Steam will release as the cinnamon bun cooks on the waffle iron. 

  After 1 - 3 minutes, the light on the waffle iron will turn green to indicate the waffle cinnamon roll is finished cooking.
• Gently lift up the lid. Using a flexible spatula or even the ends of a fork, gently lift the cinnamon roll off of the waffle iron. The outside of the cinnamon roll should be crisp, while the inside should be fluffy and hot.

  Transfer the cinnamon bun waffle to a plate and repeat cooking the cinnamon rolls on the waffle iron, 4 at a time until all the cinnamon rolls are cooked. 
• Make the cream cheese glaze by whisking the room temperature cream cheese with the maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined. If needed add 2 - 4 tablespoons of milk to thin out the glaze to your desired consistency.

  Drizzle the maple cream cheese glaze on top of the warm cinnamon waffles and enjoy.
  4 oz. (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature, ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup, 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) milk, as needed

Notes

Store: Transfer any leftover cinnamon roll waffles in an airtight container  stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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