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Campfire Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick

Campfire cinnamon rolls on a stick—spiral stick bread roasted over campfire coals until golden brown and cooked through. Wrapped on roasting sticks, then finished with the included icing for a warm, gooey spiral treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
cooling 2 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire cinnamon rolls on a stick
  • 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing Use the tube of cinnamon rolls that includes the icing packet.
  • 8 roasting sticks Sticks should be straight and sized so the roll fits without unraveling.
  • 1 sheet aluminum foil Use foil for shielding hands or setting sticks down safely after roasting.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the stick rolls
  1. Separate the refrigerated cinnamon rolls and unroll each one into a long strip, keeping the dough intact in even lengths. Lay the strips out flat so they’re ready to wrap quickly at the fire.
  2. Wrap each strip around the end of a roasting stick in a tight spiral with no gaps between turns. Press the end lightly into place so it won’t unwind while roasting.
Roast over campfire coals
  1. Hold each spiral roll over campfire coals (not flames) and rotate constantly for 10-12 minutes. Roast until deeply golden brown and cooked through, with the surface looking set and lightly blistered.
Cool, slide off, and ice
  1. Remove the rolls from the heat and let them cool for 2 minutes to firm up slightly. Place them on aluminum foil while they cool so they don’t stick to surfaces.
  2. Slide each roasted cinnamon roll off the stick and drizzle with the included icing. Let the icing fall in ribbons down the stick for a warm, glossy finish.
Serve
  1. Serve warm right away so the spiral stays gooey and the icing looks fresh. Keep remaining rolls over foil near the coals to rewarm quickly before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: roast over steady coals (no flames) and rotate continuously to prevent burnt edges and undercooked centers. Store any leftovers covered in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat briefly in a microwave or over low heat. Freezing isn’t recommended because the icing texture can turn grainy. Dietary swap: use a dairy-free refrigerated cinnamon roll tube (if available) and the included dairy-free icing for a similar result.