Name: Camp Cooker Cinnamon Buns
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: Camp cooker; Pillsbury cinnamon rolls; Non-stick cooking spray

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Ooey-gooey cinnamon buns over the campfire?! This genius camping hack lets you whip up warm, golden camp cooker cinnamon buns in minutes—no oven required!

Camp cooker cinnamon buns with icing on a white plate.

These camp cooker cinnamon buns are an easy and tasty treat to make while camping. You seriously could not ask for an easier camping recipe. We love to make them just about anytime that we are in the wilderness.

There’s something magical about baking a giant cinnamon roll in the great outdoors. Maybe it’s the fresh air. Maybe it’s the satisfaction of pulling off an easy breakfast that looks like you tried (but you didn’t).

Either way, I promise this is the best way to win hearts and fill bellies on your next camping trip.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is one of those “I can’t believe how easy this is” kind of recipes. All you need is a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, a camp cooker, and a low temperature fire—seriously, that’s it.

It’s the perfect tasty treat for mornings in the great outdoors, afternoons around the fire, or dessert after roasting hot dogs. There’s zero kneading, no fuss, and cleanup is a dream.

Plus, it’s so simple the kids can do it—which means you don’t have to! You’ll love how it turns into a warm, golden brown bun on the outside with melty cinnamon goodness on the inside.

My kids are huge fans of cinnamon buns, so when we realized we could whip them up over a small campfire with nothing but a pie iron and some store-bought dough—game changer. No early-morning bakery runs.

No wrestling dough at a campsite. Just cozy fireside memories and sweet, sticky fingers. Honestly, they were hooked from the first time we made them, and now it’s a camping tradition—like marshmallows, but way more cinnamon-y.

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Our Camp Cooking Essentials

A pie iron camp cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
Foil pie plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
These grilling bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home, then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors. Avoid the grill bags with plastic windows, though, as they melt.
We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!

Can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with a Coleman camp cooker on a wooden table.

Pie Iron Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls – Grab the premade package. It comes pre-loaded with icing and ready to roll—no mixing, no mess.
Non-stick cooking spray – Your secret weapon to make sure that the cinnamon bun slides right out of the camp cooker without a fight.

Stack of raw pilsbury cinnamon rolls beside a cast iron camp cooker.

Instructions

1. Spray the interior of the camp cooker with non-stick spray. Trust me, this step saves you a sticky disaster.

Raw cinnamon roll on a cast iron camp cooker.

2. Carefully open the Pillsbury can and place one cinnamon bun into the camp cooker.

3. Close and latch the camp cooker.

Three cinnamon buns with no icing on a white plate.

4. Cook the cinnamon bun over the campfire for about 15 minutes until golden brown. A small campfire at a low temperature works best so that the dough has time to cook all the way through. Flip and unlatch the camp cooker several times to check for doneness.

Cinnamon buns with no icing on a white plate.

5. Remove the bun from the cooker and top with frosting.

Tips for Cooking With a Camp Cooker

When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying nonstick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness, and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles, as they can become hot while cooking.

Tips and Tricks

Warm the pie iron for a minute over the fire before adding your cinnamon roll to help it cook evenly.
Use parchment paper in the cooker for quicker cleanup and less mess.
Don’t place your cooker directly in large flames—hot coals or a small campfire work best.
Add a tiny bit of cream cheese or orange peel to the icing for a fun flavor twist.
Rotate the camp cooker often for an even golden crust all around.
Let the buns cool for a couple minutes before adding icing so it doesn’t melt into a puddle.

Close up of camp cooker cinnamon buns on a white plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you cook cinnamon rolls in foil over a campfire?
Yes! Just wrap them in foil and place over hot coals or on a camp stove until they’re cooked through.

How long does it take to cook cinnamon rolls in a pie iron?
About 10–15 minutes, depending on the heat of your open flame or campfire. Flip often and check periodically to be sure they are fully cooked.

Do I need to refrigerate Pillsbury cinnamon rolls while camping?
Yes—keep them in your cooler until you’re ready to use them to avoid any weirdness with the dough.

Camp cooker cinnamon buns on a white plate.

Don’t these camp cooker cinnamon buns look amazing?! They taste even better, especially when you are camping in the great outdoors! I love how delicious they are, yet absolutely easy to make.

These campfire cinnamon rolls are the kind of tasty treat that turns a regular camping trip into a next-level food fest. They’re quick, fun, and practically foolproof—even if it’s your first time cooking outdoors. So next time you’re campfire cooking, give your breakfast game a serious upgrade!

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