Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Printer-friendly)

Crispy, custard-soaked cinnamon roll bites topped with warm icing

# What You'll Need:

→ Cinnamon Roll Bites

01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, quartered into 32 pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ French Toast Batter

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

08 - Reserved icing from cinnamon roll package
09 - Maple syrup (optional)
10 - Fresh berries (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Quarter each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Brush pieces evenly with melted butter.
03 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and just cooked through. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
06 - Dip baked cinnamon roll pieces into the egg mixture, coating all sides completely.
07 - Working in batches, cook coated bites in the skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and set.
08 - Transfer to a serving plate. Warm reserved icing in microwave for 10-15 seconds and drizzle over bites. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes the comforting nostalgia of cinnamon rolls and transforms them into something even more irresistible
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd since everyone can grab and munch while chatting
  • That moment when warm icing hits crispy French toast is pure breakfast magic
02 -
  • Over soaking the bites will make them fall apart, so just a quick dip is all you need
  • Letting the pre baked pieces cool for a few minutes before dipping prevents them from becoming too soft
  • Working in batches keeps the skillet temperature steady and prevents steaming instead of frying
03 -
  • Use tongs to dip and transfer the bites to keep your hands clean and the process moving smoothly
  • If the icing is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk until it reaches drizzling consistency

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