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Smashed Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls

Smashed Blackstone cinnamon rolls with caramelized, crispy edges and a creamy icing drizzle. Refrigerated cinnamon rolls are flattened on the griddle for a quick breakfast-dessert hybrid with caramel-butter browning.
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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
  

Smashed Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1 can (16.5 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing Use the included icing or have extra ready for topping.
  • 3 tbsp butter For griddling and caramelized browning.
  • 0.25 additional cream cheese icing (optional) Optional topping if you want a thicker drip.
  • 1 cinnamon sugar for sprinkling Sprinkle over warm rolls for extra cinnamon crunch.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Smash and crisp on the griddle
  1. Heat Blackstone griddle to medium-low heat and add butter until it shimmers and foams slightly, indicating it’s ready to brown.
  2. Place cinnamon rolls on the griddle and use a heavy spatula to smash them flat, pressing until each roll spreads into a thin, even patty.
  3. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and caramelized, watching for dark-golden edges and a crisp surface.
  4. Flip the rolls and cook another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy, using light pressure to keep them flattened.
Drizzle and serve
  1. Remove from the griddle and immediately drizzle with the included icing or additional cream cheese icing while the rolls are hot so it pools and drips.
  2. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm so the topping sticks and stays lightly crunchy.

Notes

Pro tip: Smash just enough to flatten without tearing the roll layers apart too much—this helps you get crisp, caramelized edges while keeping the center soft. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days; rewarm on a griddle or skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Freezing is not recommended because the icing texture changes. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese icing if you’re adding extra.