Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized cinnamon roll pieces soaked in custard and cooked until golden, topped with warm icing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cinnamon Roll Bites

01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (8 rolls), quartered
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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Quarter each cinnamon roll and arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Brush 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, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or nonstick spray.
06 - Dip baked cinnamon roll pieces in the egg mixture, coating all sides.
07 - Working in batches, cook the coated bites in the skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown and set.
08 - Transfer to a serving plate. Warm the reserved icing in the microwave for 10–15 seconds, then drizzle over the bites. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its breakfast and dessert masquerading as each other, which is always a good idea
  • The inside stays soft and custardy while developing this incredible golden crust
  • Use store-bought dough for a 30 minute miracle that tastes like you spent all morning
02 -
  • Over-soaking the bites makes them fall apart, so just a quick dunk is all you need
  • Working in batches keeps the skillet temperature consistent so every piece gets properly golden
  • The pre-bake step is non-negotiable raw dough would turn into mush in the custard
03 -
  • Let the baked pieces cool for just 5 minutes before dipping so they hold together better
  • Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar over the bites right after frying for extra crunch

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