Cinnamon Roll Waffles
The kids are going to flip over this fun breakfast! It’s perfect when you need a “special” treat for breakfast because it’s so easy. These Cinnamon Roll Waffles start with a canned cinnamon roll that’s cooked in the waffle maker and then topped with a cream cheese glaze.
This is one of my favorite kid-friendly recipes. It’s so easy that the kids can make it on their own! Maybe you can even get them to make you breakfast. Did someone say breakfast in bed? All it takes is a can of cinnamon rolls in a waffle maker!
If your family loves warm cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, they are going to LOVE these easy cinnamon roll waffles! They’re crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, it doesn’t get any better. Oh wait, it does! To top it all off, these waffles are drizzled in a cream cheese glaze. This is such a fun recipe for a family breakfast or brunch, holidays, or anytime you want a fun easy breakfast treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe for cinnamon roll waffles is super simple because we’re using refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. You don’t have to deal with making waffle batter from scratch.
- For the glaze, we’re going homemade! I promise it’s easy – it’s the perfect topping for these cinnamon roll waffles.
- Sometimes I make cinnamon rolls in a waffle iron for breakfast as a surprise for the kids, but they also love to make them themselves – they’re that easy!
Ingredients For Cinnamon Roll Waffles
- Refrigerated cinnamon roll dough – Pillsbury Grands are a favorite in our house, but use the one you like. You also need the packet of cream cheese icing that is included.
- Cream cheese – Make sure to pull it out before hand so it’s soft.
- Powdered sugar – Adds even more sweetness to this delicious glaze.
- Heavy cream – Thins out the icing so you can drizzle it on the waffles.
- Maple syrup – Gives the glaze a yummy maple flavor.
- Ground cinnamon – Balances the sweetness of the cream cheese glaze.
Cinnamon Roll Waffle Topping Ideas
- Powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Maple syrup
- Sprinkles
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Whip the cream cheese glaze from the cinnamon roll can and the cream cheese together in a large bowl. Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and maple syrup. Mix in the cinnamon and then set the glaze aside.
One at a time, place refrigerated cinnamon rolls into the center of the preheated waffle iron. Cook the cinnamon rolls until they are golden brown.
Drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm cinnamon roll waffles for serving.
Pro Tips
- To keep the cinnamon roll waffles warm while cooking the rest of the batch, place the cooked waffles on a sheet pan and keep them in a warm oven.
- These waffles are best not long after they’re made, but they will hold at room temperature for about two hours. After that, they will harden.
Storage And Reheating
Fridge: Leftover waffles can be stored in an airtight container for three days.
Freezer: Wrap individually in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container or freezer bag for two months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen.
Preheat leftover cinnamon roll waffles in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or warm them in the oven on a sheet pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes. If the leftover waffles don’t have icing on them yet, you can totally reheat them in the toaster, too.
Your kids are going to love these waffles after the first taste! I hope you give them a try – it’s a fun breakfast recipe the whole family can help make. Enjoy!
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Equipment
- Sifter for sprinkling waffles with powdered sugar or cocoa powder
Ingredients
- 1 5 pack store bought cinnamon rolls
Glaze
- 1 Container of cream cheese icing from the cinnamon roll package
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl using an electric mixer, whip together the package of cream cheese icing and softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and whip together until fully incorporated. Add the heavy cream and maple syrup and mix on a lower speed. Finally, mix in the cinnamon and set the glaze aside.
- Heat the waffle maker to medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray. When heated, add one cinnamon roll directly in the middle and cook for 2 ½ minutes, until golden. Remove and set aside and repeat with the remaining cinnamon rolls.
- Drizzle the warm cinnamon roll waffles with the glaze, and enjoy.
Nutrition
How To Serve Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Serve these easy waffles with fresh Fruit Salad or make some Fruit Kabobs! A yummy Berry Smoothie goes great with a big waffle breakfast, too. I love to include eggs and bacon or breakfast sausage in our breakfast spread, too so it is well rounded!
For an extra special breakfast treat, try our Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate!
More Easy Breakfast Ideas
- Kids can have so much fun adding toppings to Pancake Bites. This recipe makes a lot, so they can eat them all week long!
- Creamy peanut butter and sweet bananas make mornings a breeze when you can grab a Peanut Butter Banana Muffin on your way out the door. Great for an afternoon pick-me-up, too.
- Add whipped cream, chocolate sauce and strawberries to make super decadent Chocolate Pancakes. These will definitely be a hit at the breakfast table this weekend.
- If lighty, fluffy pancakes are always a welcome sight first thing in the morning in your house, everyone will go crazy for Chocolate Chip Pancakes! The melty chocolate is such a great treat to start the day with a smile on everyone’s face.
