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A plate piled high with golden brown Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup.

These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Transform leftover cinnamon rolls into delicious French toast bites. This recipe is perfect for a quick and creative breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 5 leftover cinnamon rolls baked and cooled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for the skillet
For Serving
  • maple syrup
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut each leftover cinnamon roll in half horizontally.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Dip each halved cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter. Cook the dipped cinnamon rolls for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  5. Transfer them to a serving platter and serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar.

Notes

This recipe is a fun way to use up leftover cinnamon rolls and create a special breakfast treat.

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