Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Print Version)

Bite-sized cinnamon roll pieces dipped in vanilla custard and cooked until golden brown.

# What You Need:

→ Cinnamon Roll Bites

01 - 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (12 ounces, 8 rolls), 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 (optional)
10 - Fresh berries (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Quarter each cinnamon roll and arrange pieces on 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 smooth.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or nonstick spray.
06 - Dip baked cinnamon roll pieces in egg mixture, coating all sides completely.
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, drizzle over bites. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar aroma fills your entire house and makes weekend mornings feel magical
  • These bite-sized pieces are perfectly poppable and somehow even more irresistible than regular French toast
  • They come together in 30 minutes using store-bought dough but taste like you spent all morning cooking
02 -
  • The partial baking step is non-negotiable, because raw cinnamon roll dough will fall apart in the egg mixture and turn into a soggy mess
  • Don't overcrowd your skillet when cooking the dipped pieces, or they'll steam instead of developing that gorgeous golden crust
  • These are best served immediately while still warm, though they'll reheat surprisingly well if you need to make them ahead
03 -
  • Use tongs when dipping and transferring the bites to keep your fingers clean and prevent the pieces from breaking apart
  • If the icing is too thick to drizzle, add a few drops of milk or cream until it reaches the perfect consistency

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