Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Printable Version)
Golden brown bread cubes soaked in cinnamon vanilla custard, coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with sweet vanilla glaze.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices brioche or challah bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Egg Mixture
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Glaze
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat. Let soak for 2–3 minutes.
03 - Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Transfer soaked bread cubes to the skillet using a slotted spoon, arranging in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning until all sides are golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and bread cubes.
06 - Immediately toss the cooked bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
08 - Drizzle glaze over warm French toast bites and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the warm cinnamon sugar comfort of a cinnamon roll in bite sized form, perfect for sharing or keeping entirely to yourself
- The texture lands somewhere between French toast and a churro, with that magical crisp exterior giving way to impossibly soft bread inside
02 -
- Do not oversoak the bread cubes or they will fall apart in the pan, just a quick 2 to 3 minute bath is enough
- Work in batches and resist overcrowding the skillet or the pieces will steam instead of developing that crisp exterior
- Toss the cooked bites in cinnamon sugar immediately while hot so it actually sticks and creates that coated texture
03 -
- Brioche is worth seeking out for its buttery richness, but challah works beautifully if that is what you can find
- Keep a plate lined with paper towels ready for draining before tossing in the cinnamon sugar to prevent sogginess