Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites
These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites combine the best of gooey cinnamon rolls and rich French toast into easy-to-eat finger foods. Made with refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and a rich custard, they are baked to a golden crisp on the outside with a soft, cinnamon-swirled center. This recipe offers a decadent brunch experience transformed into a simple, crowd-pleasing breakfast treat.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- spatula
- Small saucepan
- air fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Chop the cinnamon roll dough into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the four large eggs until well-beaten.
- Add the milk and heavy cream to the eggs, whisking again to combine.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Place the chopped cinnamon roll dough into the egg mixture and toss gently to ensure each piece is well-coated.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the dough and egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the coated cinnamon roll dough to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out in a single layer.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
- While the bites are baking, you can warm the maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat if desired.
- Remove the bites from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- Dust the bites lightly with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the warmed maple syrup.
Notes
These bites are best served warm and fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes or in the oven for 5-7 minutes to avoid sogginess. Consider adding a pinch of grated nutmeg or cardamom to the egg mixture for extra warmth. Variations include adding mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or serving with the cinnamon roll icing instead of maple syrup.