Julie Clark
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17 Ways to Eat Cinnamon Rolls That Aren’t Cinnamon Rolls
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17 cinnamon roll variations that break the mold. Creative recipes with warm spices in unexpected shapes and flavors.
Love cinnamon rolls but tired of the same recipe? This roundup has 17 ways to get that cinnamon roll flavor without actually baking rolls. You’ll find everything from quick breakfast ideas to decadent desserts, so whether you’ve got 30 minutes or an afternoon, there’s something here for you. If you want to stick with the classics, my cinnamon roll cookbook has plenty of traditional options, too.
1
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Wake up to this delicious Cinnamon Roll Casserole. It cooks overnight in the slow cooker, and when you wake up, you'll be met with the delicious smell of a cinnamon roll breakfast bake that's ready to eat! This recipe simply requires 15 minutes of prep the night before.
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2
Cinnamon Roll Biscuit Cake
Flaky canned biscuit dough gets a cinnamon roll makeover with this recipe. Top it off with a powdered sugar glaze and you'll have one of the easiest cinnamon roll-inspired dishes!
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3
Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls
Have you ever thought about using Hawaiian rolls as a quick way to make cinnamon rolls? These are insanely delicious and ridiculously easy to make. No rolling, kneading, or rise time required!
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4
Cinnamon Rolls and Apple Pie Filling
With just three ingredients and simple assembly, canned cinnamon rolls are taken to the next level! The addition of apple pie filling put the perfect autumn twist on a breakfast staple.
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5
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Similar to the Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole, this casserole is simple and much less time consuming than rolling dough. Each bite is like a mini roll!
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6
Cinnamon Roll Bites
If the middle of the cinnamon roll is your favorite part, then this recipe is for you. Gooey, icing-covered bites that taste just like a perfect cinnamon roll center.
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7
Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon roll cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Make the dough the night before and refrigerate it overnight to chill. They offer the classic cinnamon roll swirl, minus the tricky yeast dough.
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8
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Press canned cinnamon rolls in your waffle maker for this fun and easy breakfast! They cook faster and are an exciting new shape and texture the whole family will enjoy.
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9
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
Ever thought of using canned cinnamon rolls as a pie crust? Level up your holiday apple pies with this simple swap. The flavor is outstanding!
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10
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Classic monkey bread with cinnamon roll used as the dough! These extra cinnamon-y treats are covered in a sticky caramelized sugar sauce and topped with powdered sugar glaze.
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11
Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust
This Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust is easy and elevates the flavor of any fall pie. Try this crust with apple, pumpkin, and pecan pie.
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12
Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
Soft, sweet cake you can eat for breakfast with the flavor of a cinnamon roll. A cinnamon-sugar swirl and cream glaze mimic the cinnamon roll flavors!
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13
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Cinnamon roll flavored pancakes! It doesn't get better than this. Cinnamon-sugar mixture swirled into the pancakes and a powdered sugar glaze takes these pancakes to the next level.
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14
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
This easy Cinnamon Roll Bread pudding only requires 10 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven and it's ready to serve! Perfect for quick breakfast needs.
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15
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
A combination of my two favorite things: cheesecake and cinnamon rolls! Bake cinnamon rolls and top with creamy cheesecake and cinnamon filling.
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16
Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
An easy quick bread recipe with all of the cinnamon flavors you love! No rise time needed for this soft, sweet dessert bread.
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17
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
If cinnamon rolls were made into a loaf, this is how they'd turn out! This yeast bread with cinnamon sugar rolled in the middle makes the perfect holiday treat or gift to share with others.
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