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These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are an easy breakfast treat made with chopped Pillsbury cinnamon rolls baked in a rich mixture of eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

Finished with the included frosting, they’re soft, gooey and perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches or holiday breakfasts.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

  • Made with refrigerated Pillsbury cinnamon rolls for a quick and easy shortcut.
  • Only requires a handful of simple ingredients.
  • Easy enough for beginner bakers to make.
  • Kid-friendly and great for feeding a crowd.
  • Perfect for special occasions like Christmas morning and Easter brunch.
These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

16 muffins

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 2 (17.5 oz.) packages of Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
pillsbury cinnamon roll tubes, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon and heavy cream on the kitchen counter

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!   

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I opened up the packages of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside.

I chopped each cinnamon roll into quarters.

chopped cinnamon roll dough on a cutting board

 STEP 2: 

I sprayed a muffin tin with cooking spray and placed 2-3 pieces of cinnamon roll in each well.

Pilsbury cinnamon roll chunks in a muffin tin

 STEP 3: 

I whisked together some eggs, heavy cream, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

I poured the mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the muffin tin.

whisking eggs, heavy cream, vanilla and cinnamon together in a bwol
cream and egg mixture poured over cinnamon roll dough chunks in muffin tins

 STEP 4: 

I baked the cinnamon rolls for 15 minutes and then allowed them to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

 STEP 5: 

I topped the muffins with the icing from the cinnamon roll packages.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

Biting into one of these Cinnamon Roll Muffins is like enjoying the best parts of a cinnamon roll and a French toast casserole all in one.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

The soft, fluffy muffin is packed with warm cinnamon flavour and finished with a sweet layer of frosting that melts into every bite.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk for a cozy breakfast treat everyone will love.

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

If you are looking for a tasty treat for your next brunch, then you need to give these Cinnamon Roll Muffins a try!

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make these Cinnamon Roll Muffins ahead of time?

  • Yes. You can bake the muffins a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Add the frosting just before serving or after reheating for the best texture.

Can I freeze Cinnamon Roll Muffins?

  • Yes. Freeze the muffins without the frosting in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and add the frosting after reheating.

Can I use a different flavour of refrigerated cinnamon rolls?

  • Absolutely. Any variety of refrigerated cinnamon rolls should work well in this recipe, including cream cheese, extra cinnamon or seasonal flavours.
These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking. Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form. The chopped cinnamon roll pieces bake up perfectly in muffin tins while the rich custard mixture creates a tender, bakery-style texture. Once baked, they're topped with the sweet cream cheese frosting for an irresistible finish. Whether you're looking for an easy brunch recipe, a simple make-ahead breakfast or a fun twist on canned cinnamon rolls, these Cinnamon Roll Muffins are guaranteed to be a family favourite.

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Yield: 16 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the ultimate easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings, holiday brunches and weekend baking.

Made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, these soft and fluffy muffins have all the flavour of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient grab-and-go form.

Ingredients

  • 2 (17.5 oz.) packages of Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 375F.
    2. Open the cinnamon rolls and place them onto a cutting board. Set icing containers aside.
      Quarter each cinnamon roll.
    3. Generously spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
    4. Add 2-3 pieces of cinnamon roll to each well of the muffin tin.
    5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
    6. Pour this mixture evenly over top of the cinnamon rolls.
    7. Bake for 15 minutes.
    8. Allow the muffins to cool 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tins.
    9. Drizzle with icing from the packages.
    10. Serve and enjoy!
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Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast Recipes
easy eats cook book by erin durocher

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