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Easy Gooey Dutch Oven Campfire Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These soft, sticky, and sweet cinnamon rolls are baked outdoors in a Dutch oven over a campfire, topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for camping or backyard fire pits, they offer a cozy, gooey treat with simple ingredients and easy preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or more for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small bowl. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture once bubbly. Stir with a wooden spoon until dough starts to come together.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour sparingly if needed.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl for the filling. Set softened butter aside separately.
  6. Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 12×15 inch rectangle.
  7. Brush softened butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top, pressing lightly to adhere.
  8. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll dough into a log. Cut into 10-12 even rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
  9. Grease inside of Dutch oven with butter or non-stick spray. Arrange rolls inside with space to expand.
  10. Cover Dutch oven with lid, then cover lid with aluminum foil to keep ash out. Place 10-15 hot coals on top of lid and underneath pot. Bake for 20-25 minutes until rolls are springy and golden.
  11. While rolls bake, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk for drizzle-able consistency.
  12. Remove rolls carefully from Dutch oven, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and serve warm.

Notes

If rolls brown too fast, tuck foil under Dutch oven lid to shield them. Stir coals halfway through baking for even heat. Dough temperature is important—keep milk warm but not hot. You can prepare dough ahead and pack for camping. For vegan or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as noted. Use moderate coals and rotate pot to prevent burning. Add nuts or raisins to filling for texture.

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