Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

 

When sweet meets savory — the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat!

If you’re looking for a bold twist on a classic comfort food, these Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect combination of gooey cinnamon goodness and crispy candied bacon, all drizzled with rich maple glaze. It’s the kind of recipe that gets people talking — and coming back for seconds!

 Ingredients:

For the rolls:

• 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing included)
• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

For the glaze (optional homemade version):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For topping:

• Candied bacon crumbles
• Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Candied Bacon:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bacon strips on it.
• In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Brush this mixture generously over each bacon strip.
• Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until crispy and caramelized.
• Let the bacon cool completely, then crumble into small bits. Reserve some larger pieces for garnish.

Pro Tip: Save a bit of the bacon glaze from the baking tray — you can drizzle it over the rolls for even more flavor!

2. Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls:

• Open the can of cinnamon rolls and gently unroll each piece.
• Insert a strip of candied bacon inside each roll, then re-roll it carefully.
• Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each one.
• Bake according to the package instructions, usually 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. Make the Maple Glaze (Optional):

• In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
• Adjust the consistency with more milk (thinner) or sugar (thicker) as needed.

4. Finishing Touches:

• Drizzle the included icing (or homemade glaze) over the warm rolls.
• Sprinkle crumbled candied bacon on top.
• Add a tiny pinch of sea salt for a pop of contrast — totally optional, but highly recommended.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve warm with coffee, maple lattes, or even iced tea. Perfect for:

• Weekend brunches
• Holiday mornings
• Potlucks
• Sweet & savory breakfast lovers!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• No advanced baking required — the rolls come together quickly with store-bought dough.
• Crowd-pleaser — bacon lovers and sweet tooths unite.
• Visually impressive — perfect for social media posts and breakfast spreads.
• Endless customizations — try adding chopped pecans or even a spicy kick with cayenne!
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