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Cinnamon Roll Bites

Sweet, buttery cinnamon roll bites made with refrigerated dough, coated in cinnamon sugar, baked until golden, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. They are quick, cozy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Family Favorites
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or cinnamon roll dough
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking dish, muffin tin, or sheet pan.
  2. Open the biscuit dough or cinnamon roll dough and cut each piece into 4 small chunks. If using large biscuits, cut each one into 6 pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Dip dough pieces in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated. Place in the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and cooked through. If tops brown before centers are done, cover loosely with foil and bake a few more minutes.
  6. While the bites bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  7. Let the bites cool for about 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze and serve warm.

Notes

Use a sheet pan for crispier edges or a round cake pan for softer pull-apart bites. Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for extra warmth.