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Campfire Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick

Campfire cinnamon rolls on a stick are spiral roasted over coals until golden brown, with icing drizzled straight down the stick. This stick bread camping dessert cooks through in 10–12 minutes with constant rotating for even browning.
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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: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

cinnamon rolls with icing
  • 1 can (refrigerated) cinnamon rolls with icing Use the packaged cinnamon rolls and included icing.
  • 8 roasting sticks Wooden roasting sticks sized for looping and rotating over coals.
  • 1 aluminum foil For organizing/covering sticks and protecting the roll surface if needed.

Method
 

Prep the stick rolls
  1. Separate the refrigerated cinnamon rolls and unroll each into a long strip. Keep them flat so they can wrap tightly.
  2. Wrap each strip around the end of a roasting stick in a tight spiral. Pinch slightly at the end so the spiral holds together over the heat.
Roast over campfire coals
  1. Hold the wrapped rolls over campfire coals (not flames), rotating constantly for 10-12 minutes. Cook until the outside is golden brown and the centers look set, with no doughy spots.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove the rolls from the heat and let cool for 2 minutes. The spiral will firm up slightly for easier sliding off the stick.
  2. Slide each roll off the stick and drizzle with the included icing. Finish while warm so the icing looks glossy and slightly runs.
  3. Serve warm. Aim for crisp-golden edges with soft, cinnamon-swirled centers.

Notes

Pro tip: rotate continuously and keep the rolls over coals (not direct flames) to prevent burning before the centers cook. Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; rewarm briefly over low heat or in a toaster oven until warm. Freezing is not recommended because the spiral can lose texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-sugar cinnamon rolls if you have them, and drizzle icing sparingly.