When you need a fun, low-fuss dessert for National Waffle Day, this simple baked treat turns a humble store-bought pizza dough ball into something sweet, golden, and shareable with hardly any effort. It bakes up with crisp edges and a soft center, almost like a cross between waffle pieces, monkey bread, and a quick dessert pizza, making it a cozy choice for family movie night, potlucks, or last-minute guests.
Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a little whipped cream on the side. Fresh berries add a nice pop of color and balance the sweetness, and for a brunch-style dessert spread, it fits right in next to hot coffee, milk, or even a simple fruit salad.
3-Ingredient Oven Baked National Waffle Day Dessert
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 raw unbaked store-bought pizza dough ball
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an oven-safe roasting pan.
2. Place the raw pizza dough ball in the roasting pan and gently stretch or press it out so it fills most of the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
3. Brush the top of the dough all over with the melted butter, making sure to reach the edges.
4. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the buttered dough so the whole surface is well coated.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and deeply golden around the edges and cooked through in the center.
6. Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then pull apart or slice into squares and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
For extra waffle-house flavor: Drizzle the warm dessert with a little maple syrup right before serving. That simple touch makes it feel especially festive for National Waffle Day.
For picky eaters: If cinnamon is not a favorite in your house, swap the cinnamon sugar for plain sugar or a mix of brown sugar and a tiny pinch of vanilla after baking.
For crispier edges: Use a slightly larger roasting pan so the dough spreads thinner. Keep a close eye during the last few minutes so the sugar does not over-brown.
For easy serving: Kitchen shears or a pizza cutter make fast work of cutting the baked dough into family-friendly strips or squares while it is still warm.
