Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites – The ultimate brunch mashup! Golden, bite-sized pieces packed with cinnamon swirl flavor, dunkable in cream cheese icing or maple syrup. Holiday-morning magic, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (8 rolls)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep the Cinnamon Rolls
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside.
- Cut each roll into 4 equal bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix the Custard
- In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3. Dip the Bites
- Dip each cinnamon roll piece into the egg mixture, ensuring full coating.
- Allow excess to drip off before cooking.
4. Cook the Bites
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add cinnamon roll bites in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Finish and Serve
- Microwave reserved icing for 10–12 seconds until pourable.
- Transfer bites to a plate, drizzle with icing, and sprinkle with powdered sugar (if using).
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a brunch buffet, serve these bites in mini cupcake liners for easy grabbing.
- Keep extra maple syrup and icing on the side for guests to customize their bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American