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Camping Cinnamon Roll Waffles over the Fire

Turn canned dough into crisp, hot waffles over the coals. Make these when you want a fast, warm breakfast before an early morning hike.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: dirtygourmet.com
Camping Cinnamon Roll Waffles over the Fire
Prep: 120 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1/2 packet yeast
  • •1/4 cup sugar
  • •1/2 cup warm milk
  • •10 tablespoons butter
  • •1 egg
  • •1/2 teaspoon salt
  • •2 cups all-purpose flour
  • •1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • •1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • •4 ounces cream cheese
  • •1 cup powdered sugar
  • •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • •nonstick cooking spray

Equipment

  • • Waffle pie iron
  • • Large mixing bowl
  • • Storage containers
  • • Rubber spatula
  • • Knife
  • • Cutting board
  • • Spoon
  • • Mixer
  • • Rolling pin

Instructions

  1. 1Combine yeast with warm milk and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2Add 3 tbsp of softened butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until combined.
  3. 3Knead dough on a floured surface until it forms a ball.
  4. 4Coat a lidded container with cooking spray. Place dough ball inside, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. 5Make icing by mixing 4 tbsp of softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Store in cooler.
  6. 6At camp, punch dough down, roll into a thin rectangle, and spread with 3 tbsp softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  7. 7Tightly roll the dough and cut into 6 pieces.
  8. 8Preheat waffle iron, spray with nonstick spray, and cook one cinnamon roll at a time, turning until cooked through.
  9. 9Keep cooked waffles warm while cooking remaining pieces and serve with icing on top.

Camp tips

  • • Use a cooler to keep your dough fresh during transport.
  • • Ensure your waffle iron is hot before cooking to achieve a crispy outer layer.

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