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Cinnamon Roll Bites

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Soft, gooey, and decadent, these Cinnamon Roll Bites deliver all the best parts of a cinnamon roll—cinnamon-sugar syrup, pillowy dough, and vanilla glaze—in convenient bite-sized pieces.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 29 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm milk (about 115°F / 4 oz)
  • 1½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (293 g), divided
  • ¼ cup melted salted butter (2 oz)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted (4 oz)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (55 g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup heavy cream (4 oz)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (130 g)
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream (2 oz)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Add egg, melted butter, and granulated sugar; mix until combined. Add salt and 2 cups flour; mix until just combined, then rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Attach dough hook and knead on medium for 5–7 minutes, adding remaining ¼ cup flour if needed. Dough should be tacky and smooth.
  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  4. Divide dough into 64 pieces (¾-inch each), roll into balls. Toss in ¼ cup melted butter, then shake in a bag with ½ cup brown sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon to coat.
  5. Arrange coated balls in a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish.
  6. Mix ½ cup melted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 2 tsp cinnamon. Pour over dough balls. Let rise 20 minutes.
  7. Pour ½ cup heavy cream evenly over the top (or halfway through baking for extra gooey texture).
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 27–29 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, 4 tbsp heavy cream, and vanilla extract to make glaze. Drizzle over warm bites and serve.

Notes

  • Using heavy cream makes the bites extra gooey and rich.
  • Letting the dough hydrate before kneading improves texture.
  • Make ahead by refrigerating the dough overnight.
  • Use store-bought dough for a quicker version.
  • Add chopped nuts or cream cheese filling for variation.

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