Cinnamon Roll Bites

20m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F and grease or line your pan.
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. 3Warm milk slightly, then mix in vanilla and melted butter.
  4. 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms; stop as soon as it comes together, do not overmix.
  5. 5Lightly flour your surface, roll dough into a log, flatten slightly, and cut into 20 even bites.
  6. 6Toss each piece in melted butter, then coat fully in cinnamon sugar.
  7. 7Place in pan in a single layer with a little space between each, no stacking.
  8. 8Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden, do not overbake.
  9. 9While baking, mix glaze until smooth, adjust thickness if needed.
  10. 10Let bites cool 1 to 2 minutes, drizzle glaze over the top while warm, and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla
  • vanilla bean or vanilla bean paste

Equipment

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Tips

  • Mix just until the dough comes together; overmixing makes the bites dense instead of soft and pillowy.