This Cinnamon Roll Bites recipe is a sweet, bite-sized treat packed with warm cinnamon flavor! Soft, fluffy dough is rolled with cinnamon sugar, baked until golden, and finished with a drizzle of creamy icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy dessert — these little bites are cozy, comforting, and impossible to resist.
Servings:Â 24
Ingredients
- For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F / 43°C
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1Â large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- For the Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Activate the Yeast
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In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5–7 minutes, until foamy.
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Make the Dough
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Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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First Rise
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Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the Filling
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In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Shape the Rolls
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Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Roll & Cut
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Roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 1-inch pieces and then cut each piece in half to create bite-size portions.
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Bake
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Place the bites in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
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Glaze (Optional)
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm cinnamon roll bites before serving.