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Whenever we need a quick and easy snack for the kids, or even a simple and sweet breakfast dish, these cinnamon bites are the perfect solution.

We LOVE Cinnamon Rolls in our family! Due to the yeast, most cinnamon roll recipes can take several hours to whip up. Fortunately, these cinnamon bites take only 30 minutes and have all of that delicious gooey cinnamon flavor. When you’re looking for cinnamon goodness but are short on time, these cinnabites are AMAZING!

The reason this breakfast is so quick and easy to make is that it starts with a canned biscuit shortcut! The steps are so simple, it only takes 10 minutes to prep. This breakfast is an easy, breezy 30-minute favorite.

For similar cinnamon treats, try Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls or Cinnamon Twists!

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • Lightning fast. Get warm, gooey cinnamon goodness in just 30 minutes – perfect for busy mornings or sudden cravings!
  • Favorite shortcut. They’re incredibly easy to make thanks to a canned biscuit dough shortcut, no yeast or long waits required.
  • Cinnamon roll flavor fix. You get all the beloved sweet, spiced, and gooey taste of classic cinnamon rolls in every bite.

Cinnamon Bites Ingredients and Substitutions

Bites

  • 1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits – 8 count package, or use 16 ounces of homemade biscuit dough
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted We used unsalted butter, but salted butter can be used.
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon or try a Pumpkin Spice blend

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

How to Make Cinnamon Bites

  1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 pan. Place the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  2. DOUGH. Cut the biscuit dough into quarters, and dip balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating completely.
  3. BAKE. Place the pieces in the baking dish, close together, and cover with melted butter. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the bites are cooked through and browned on the outside.
  4. GLAZE. Mix glaze ingredients until well combined and drizzle over warm biscuits.
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Cinnamon Bites

Delicious cinnamon bites deliver all the gooey, sweet cinnamon flavor you crave in just 30 minutes, thanks to a canned biscuit shortcut!
Servings: 9
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits, 8 count package
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 8×8-inch pan.
  • Place cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • Cut biscuits in 4 and dip in cinnamon/sugar mixture until coated.
  • Place in pan close together and spread melted butter over cut biscuits.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes.
  • Mix glaze ingredients until well combined and pour over warm biscuits.

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Notes

Recipe tips.
Prep ahead. Prepare the cinnamon biscuit bites the night before. Cover and store in the fridge, then bake them in the morning!
Freeze. Bake ahead and cool before wrapping tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for 4-6 weeks. Thaw overnight, remove the plastic, and replace the foil; reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until warm throughout.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze for about 1 month. Reheat small portions in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 414mg, Potassium: 89mg, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 195IU, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Prep ahead of time?

Prepare cinnamon roll bites the night before. Cover and store them in the fridge, then bake them in the morning!

How to freeze?

Bake ahead and cool before wrapping tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for 4-6 weeks. Thaw overnight, remove the plastic, and replace the foil. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until warm throughout.

How to store?

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for about 1 month. Reheat small portions in the microwave.

This recipe was originally published April 2014.

Adapted from Table for Seven

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69 Comments

  1. Sandy Ward says:

    These were so good & quick. Next time I will wait until they aren’t so hot to put on icing so they stay covered. It also took 26 minutes for them to cook through. In saying that I’ve eaten half by myself and I used a large can of biscuits! lol

    I do not understand the negative comments! These are so fail proof!

  2. laronne gomez says:

    tasted burnt don’t recommend.

  3. Tyrone Garcia says:

    It tasted horrendous

  4. isaiah says:

    5 stars
    it is really cool and fun to make

  5. Debby says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is so EASY and so GOOD!
    We make this all the time and my son even makes these when he is away at college.
    Thanks for sharing.

  6. GG says:

    5 stars
    LOVED these, love all your recipes. I wrote a longer review but it got erased 😭 These are perfect, no changes necessary (as always on this website!!!)

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Oh thank you! I’m so happy to hear you loved the recipe (and others)!

  7. Jen says:

    5 stars
    These are fantastic, and now my go-to-guaranteed-hit breakfast menu recipe! Thank you for this quick and fantastic recipe! I want to try your from-scratch dough recipe too, but not even sure how it could top these! Now trying to make them the night before so hopeful that works as well!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      So happy to hear you loved the bites! Thanks for giving them a try!

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