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Smashed Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls

Smashed Blackstone cinnamon rolls with caramelized, crispy edges and cream cheese icing that pools over the flattened centers. A quick griddle breakfast/dessert that turns a can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls into golden, crispy smashed rolls in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Canned cinnamon rolls with icing
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing Use the included icing packet.
Butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
Extra icing (optional)
  • 0.5 additional cream cheese icing Optional—use if you want a thicker drip.
Cinnamon sugar
  • 0.5 cup cinnamon sugar For sprinkling right after drizzling icing.

Equipment

  • 1 Blackstone griddle

Method
 

Sear on the griddle
  1. Heat the Blackstone griddle to medium-low heat and add the butter. Let it melt and start to foam slightly before you add the rolls.
  2. Place the refrigerated cinnamon rolls on the griddle and use a heavy spatula to smash them flat. Press just enough to flatten while keeping the centers intact.
  3. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and caramelized. Look for dark-golden edges and a set, crispy surface.
  4. Flip the rolls and cook another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy. Continue until the second side is also deeply golden.
Ice and finish
  1. Remove the smashed rolls from the griddle and immediately drizzle with the included icing or additional cream cheese icing. The icing should melt on contact and pool around the crispy edges.
  2. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm. Aim for a visible dusting over the icing for a sweet, toasted finish.

Notes

Serve right away while the edges stay crisp and the icing is still glossy. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; rewarm in a skillet over low heat or in a microwave at 50% power until heated through. Freezing is not recommended because the texture softens after thawing. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese icing (or a thinner vanilla glaze) to reduce richness while keeping the caramelized edges.