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Quick and Easy Cinnamon Roll Bites
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Quick and Easy Cinnamon Roll Bites
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Quick and Easy Cinnamon Roll Bites

These quick and easy cinnamon roll bites are the perfect way to satisfy a cinnamon roll craving. Made with a simple dough, a delicious cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with a sweet glaze, these bite-sized treats are ready in under an hour and don't require any yeast proofing.
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#Bites
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#Quick
#Easy
#Baking
#Snack
#No Yeast
Dough rolled out with cinnamon filling
Dough rolled out with cinnamon filling

Recipe Information

18m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
31m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
413
Calories
4g
Protein
72g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Unbaked cinnamon roll bites on a tray
Unbaked cinnamon roll bites on a tray

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (130 g)

    1 cup
  • Baking powder

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    1 tsp
  • Milk
    (90 ml)

    1 tsp
  • Unsalted butter
    (28 g, melted)

    2 tbsp
  • Granulated sugar

    1 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract
    (for dough)

    1 tsp
  • Unsalted butter
    (melted, for filling)

    2 tbsp
  • Light brown sugar
    (packed, for filling)

    1 cup
  • Ground cinnamon
    (for filling)

    1 tsp
  • Powdered sugar
    (for glaze)

    1 cup
  • Milk
    (for glaze)

    2 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract
    (for glaze)

    1 tsp
Servings: 4
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Freshly baked cinnamon roll bites
Freshly baked cinnamon roll bites

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk until well combined.
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    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk until well combined.
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    Ensure dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed to evenly distribute leavening.
  • 2

    Add 1/3 cup + 2 tsp (90 ml) milk, 2 tbsp (28 g) melted unsalted butter, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
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    Add 1/3 cup + 2 tsp (90 ml) milk, 2 tbsp (28 g) melted unsalted butter, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
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    Make sure the melted butter isn't too hot, as it could affect the dough.
  • 3

    Mix the ingredients with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then gently knead by hand for about 1-2 minutes until it comes together and is relatively smooth.
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    Mix the ingredients with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then gently knead by hand for about 1-2 minutes until it comes together and is relatively smooth.
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    Avoid over-kneading, as this can make the dough tough since there's no yeast.
  • 4

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 8x10 inches in size.
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    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 8x10 inches in size.
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    Try to keep the thickness even for consistent baking.
  • 5

    Prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by combining 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until a paste forms.
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    Prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by combining 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until a paste forms.
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    The butter should be just melted, not hot, to ensure it spreads easily.
  • 6

    Evenly spread the cinnamon sugar filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border (about 1/2 inch) on one of the long edges.
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    Evenly spread the cinnamon sugar filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border (about 1/2 inch) on one of the long edges.
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    The border helps seal the roll later.
  • 7

    Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log.
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    Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log.
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    Roll it as tightly as possible to prevent gaps in the finished bites.
  • 8

    Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick individual bites.
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    Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick individual bites.
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    Dental floss creates very clean cuts without squishing the rolls.
  • 9

    Place the cinnamon roll bites onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and cooked through. Do not overbake.
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    Place the cinnamon roll bites onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and cooked through. Do not overbake.
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    Since they are small, they cook quickly. Keep an eye on them starting at 8 minutes.
  • 10

    While the bites are baking, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able.
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    While the bites are baking, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able.
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    Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired glaze consistency; start with 2 tbsp and add more if needed.
  • 11

    Once baked, let the cinnamon roll bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle generously with the prepared glaze while still warm, and serve immediately.
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    Once baked, let the cinnamon roll bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle generously with the prepared glaze while still warm, and serve immediately.
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    Glazing them while warm allows the glaze to melt slightly and coat them beautifully.
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