Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles, easy to make and delicious!  These bites are perfect to squeeze into a fast-paced morning routine.

With school starting, I don’t know about you but my mornings are about to be hectic! I

was kind of digging the lazy summer mornings, but with 2 little ones with remote learning and split schedule school days I need simplicity in a morning meal.

These Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles will do the trick. I was still on my first coffee (shocking) by the time these were ready to go! 

Some of my other favorite sweet breakfasts include Overnight French Toast, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Baked Coconut Donut Holes.

Why this recipe works:

• With minimal ingredients, this whips up fast.
• You can easily double the recipe to make more.
• You can switch up the ingredients you add this recipe to create something different.

What are Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles?

• Cinnamon roll swirls cooked in the waffle maker.
• Made with crescent sheet dough and slathered in a brown sugar and cinnamon sugar glaze, topped with chopped pecans.
• Quick and easy to make.
• Breakfast on the go!

I made these for the first time this morning and I don’t think my kids have ever run faster to the breakfast table.

Part of me likes to pretend it was because they are angels who come the first time I yell “breakfast is ready!” But I am well aware of the power behind the smell of cinnamon rolls.

By the time plates were cleared, I was being offered bribes for one more piece by everyone.

When all was said and done, everyone got an extra Cinnamon Roll Waffle, and I was able to sit back and watch the dishes be washed AND dried. 

What do you need to make these Cinnamon Rolls?

1. First, you will need a waffle iron. I purchased a Belgium waffle maker from amazon recently after accidentally purchasing a mini waffle maker. It’s hard to tell the dimensions online… it looked normal size! When it arrived in a box smaller than my phone I realized the mistake I had made. Anyways, this one is perfect! (Affiliate link)
2. 1 can crescent roll dough. This is found near the pre-made biscuits, crescents, and pie dough at your local grocer. Make sure it is a dough roll sheet and not regular crescents. I suppose you could make it work by sealing the seams but if you’re going for a quick meal this will add on unnecessary time. 
3. 4 tbsp butter. Unsalted is best! 
4. 3 tbsp brown sugar. Light or dark, either will taste amazing!
5. 1 tbsp cinnamon. Take a quick pause to look up how cinnamon grows. My son asked me while we were eating and I was not expecting the google image result that I found. I never questioned it before. Did you look? Isn’t that cool?! Moving on
6. 1 tbsp maple syrup. Hungry Jack is what I used in this recipe, but I don’t have a brand of syrup I stick to loyally. My local grocery store has an intimidating selection I’m slowly making my way through to find my favorite. The only problem is I guess we don’t use syrup often enough that I will find the answer to my quest anytime soon!
7. ¼ cup chopped pecans.                              

How to make Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles:

1. Preheat the waffle iron. Set to medium heat.
2. Remove crescent roll dough from the package. Try your best not to flinch. Every time, without fail, I jump. I’ve started to request that my boyfriend take over this step. Nothing gets your blood pumping like the POP from a crescent roll can. Who needs coffee at this point?
3. Roll the crescent roll dough sheet flat onto a lightly floured surface. Pinch together any rips or tears. 
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, and whisk. Remove from heat. I transferred mine into a cup with a pour edge to make the next step easier.
5. Pour the butter mixture onto the crescent roll dough. Use a spoon to evenly spread it over the entire sheet of dough. Lick the spoon.
6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the surface, evenly coating the crescent dough. “Salt bae” sprinkle it if you must. I did, and I barely embarrassed my preteen. 
7. Starting at the short edge, tuck and roll the dough tightly to the opposite end. 
8. Cut the cinnamon roll log in half. Then cut each half in half again, and then do it one more time to make 8 pinwheels. 
9. Lightly grease the waffle maker. Add pinwheels (mine fits four) and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown
10. Remove Cinnabon waffle bites from the waffle iron. Serve with maple syrup and enjoy!

How to store:

These will keep at room temperature (without syrup) for up to 2 days properly sealed in an airtight container or zip top bag,

You can also freeze any leftovers if you have them, just place cooled waffles in a freezer bag and pop them in the freezer. 

They should keep for up to 6 months. To defrost just remove from the freezer and set them in your refrigerator overnight.

You can then head them back up in the microwave or in the waffle iron again if you would like.

You can eat these multiple ways. My oldest made a mini breakfast sandwich with hers, and my youngest dipped his in maple syrup.

I ate mine with a fork and knife but to each their own! The versatility and simplicity of this recipe means it will now be included on a recurring list in this house! 

We really just can’t get enough of this easy breakfast recipe, every loved it and it is going to be made over and over again.

Tips and Tricks:

• If you want to go even simpler you can use a container of refrigerated cinnamon rolls.
• These are able to be frozen, see my tips above.
• You can top these with anything that you like, fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter, the possibilities are endless.
• You can also stuff with other things such as some of the items above other than pecans.
• You can easily double this recipe to make more.
• Make sure you preheat your waffle iron before putting these on so they cook evenly.

If you want an easy and simple breakfast these Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles are just what your morning needs.

If you like this recipe then you might also like:

• Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls
• Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
• Chocolate Strawberry Cruffins

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