Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Printable)
Bite-sized cinnamon rolls dipped in vanilla custard and cooked until golden. Topped with warm icing for a decadent breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cinnamon Roll Bites
01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, 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
10 - Fresh berries
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Quarter each cinnamon roll and arrange 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 until well combined.
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 thoroughly.
07 - Working in batches, cook coated bites in skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown and set.
08 - Transfer to serving plate. Warm reserved icing in microwave for 10–15 seconds, then drizzle over bites. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes 30 minutes from start to finish but tastes like you fussed all morning
- That magical moment when crispy outside meets soft cinnamon center
02 -
- Don't skip the pre baking step or you'll end up with doughy centers after the egg dip
- Work quickly when coating the pieces so they don't get soggy
03 -
- A splurge of heavy cream in the batter makes these restaurant style luxurious
- Letting the baked pieces cool completely before dipping prevents soggy centers