Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Print)

Golden bite-sized pieces of cinnamon roll dough dipped in vanilla custard and skillet-cooked until crispy. Drizzled with warm icing and served with maple syrup.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Cinnamon Roll Bites

01 - 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (12 oz, 8 rolls), quartered
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ For the 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 Make:

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 -
  • It transforms ordinary cinnamon rolls into something even more extraordinary than you thought possible
  • The custardy exterior gives way to soft cinnamon swirl centers in every bite
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without standing over a hot stove for hours
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial baking step; raw dough will fall apart in the custard and become a gloopy mess
  • Work quickly when dipping the bites; letting them sit too long in the egg mixture makes them soggy
  • Keep the skillet at medium heat; anything higher will burn the outside before the inside warms through
03 -
  • Let the baked cinnamon roll pieces cool for at least 5 minutes before dipping; too hot and they'll absorb too much custard
  • Use a fork to dip and turn the pieces in the custard rather than your fingers to keep the coating even
  • Keep the finished bites warm in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the remaining batches

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