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
- 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.
- DOUGH. Cut the biscuit dough into quarters, and dip balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating completely.
- 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.
- GLAZE. Mix glaze ingredients until well combined and drizzle over warm biscuits.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Instead of a vanilla glaze, try topping with Cream Cheese Icing.
- For an easy variation, toss in some chopped nuts or raisins.
- Instead of canned biscuits, use Homemade Biscuit Dough. Weigh out 16 ounces, gently roll into an 8×4-inch rectangle, and cut into 32 equal pieces.
- For easy biscuit removal and clean up, line the pan with parchment paper.
Cinnamon Bites
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits, 8 count package
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ⅓ 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.
Notes
- Instead of a vanilla glaze, try topping with Cream Cheese Icing.
- For an easy variation, toss in some chopped nuts or raisins.
- Instead of canned biscuits, use Homemade Biscuit Dough. Weigh out 16 ounces, gently roll into an 8×4-inch rectangle, and cut into 32 equal pieces.
- For easy biscuit removal and clean up, line the pan with parchment paper.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prepare cinnamon roll bites the night before. Cover and store them in the fridge, then bake them in the morning!
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.
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This recipe was originally published April 2014.
Adapted from Table for Seven
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!
tasted burnt don’t recommend.
It tasted horrendous
it is really cool and fun to make
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.
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!!!)
Oh thank you! I’m so happy to hear you loved the recipe (and others)!
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!
So happy to hear you loved the bites! Thanks for giving them a try!
❤️ it! The glaze is my favorite part about it!
These are fabulous but I just put my cut up Biscuits in a Tupperware with cinnamon sugar and brown sugar already shaken up 5hen dropped my Biscuits in they are coated so well.
That works great too!
These were super simple to make and extremely yummy. Everyone enjoyed them. I might add just a smidge of cinnamon to the icing the next time I make them … yes, there will be a next time!!
They sound great! can you make them the night before. and cook in morning? Only asking have a lot to do for buffet early morning.
Yes, that should work fine!
Super easy and by far the best glaze . We love it ! Thank you so much.
these are the BEST- last minute decision to make these and SO easy, few ingredients, so delish! restaurant quality- thank you, I will make these again and again!
I just made this for breakfast and it tastes just like a cinnamon roll! I will definitely be making this again!!
These Cinnamon Roll Bites are incredible! I double the batch and my family gobbles them up! My oldest son is very picky and does not like many homemade desserts, but these are a hit! I also introduced this recipe to my parents and sister-in-law…they are all hooked ☺️
Thanks for sharing this super easy and amazing recipe!
Wonderful recipe!! My daughter loves sweet s and this recipe was a HOME RUN!!
I made this recipe with 8 jumbo biscuits and it still turned out amazing. What a quick easy cinnamon bite hack. Turned out amazing and my oven tends to cook on the hotter side but I had no issues with the time or cook. 10/10 will be making again.
So easy and really delicious!
Thank you!! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Used buttery canned bisquits -DELICIOUSLY YUMMY, and easy!!! Will be using this recipe a lot!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Absolutely delicious! Used butter flavored grand biscuits and they were sooo gooood!! I will make these easy treats over and over again!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for giving them a try!
Delicious and so easy to throw together with 1 can of biscuits. I liked that the pieces had a slight crust like a cinnamon roll, even after I topped it with icing. I will make this again!
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed the bites! Thanks for sharing!
Not a healthy breakfast but definitely delicious and easy to make.
A quick version of cinnamon rolls that just pop in your mouth.
I have made these both with canned biscuits and frozen roll dough (thawed). Both ways are delicious! It’s actually scary how easy they are to make, because it is hard to stop eating them!
Used to call these monkey pull apart bread! This is a really great family favorite! Great breakfast OR snack!
Oh my heavens! These bites are amazing and my kids new favorite breakfast! Such an easy and great surprise for my kids! Can’t wait to make these again. Such a hit here!
We like making these for breakfast, brunch, dessert, you name it!! It’s gone so fast!
So good!! Thanks!
Absolutely delicious! The only substitute I made was to use a cream cheese frosting to put on top instead.
Sounds heavenly! Thanks for sharing!
I love these!! I actually modified the recipe a little bit and I use rhodes frozen rolls instead and it is SO good! I just thaw them, cut them into 1/4 pieces and roll them in the cinnamon & brown sugar mixture. then I let them rise and then put butter on them and throw them in the oven. 15/10 recommend trying the recipe like this! I make it all the time and it’s always gone the same day I make it because everyone loves it!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing what you do!
I tried thIs recipe today and it was easy and Delicious !!
I am glad you tried it & liked it! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
QUICK, easy AND DELICIOUS!
Oh, I am so glad you think so 🙂 Thank you!
these tasted AMAZIng! my dads favorite!
Glad you thought so! They are the best! Thank you 🙂
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Melts in your mouth! Delicious!
You are so welcome! I am so happy that you liked them 🙂
These are DELICIOUS!! Great breakfast item or dessert. Definitely making them again and again because they were THAT good, and super easy which I love!
Aren’t they so good?! I am so glad you liked them 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Yea mine didn’t turn out like that but it was still awesome
That’s ok 🙂 I am glad you still liked them!
And thank you by the way
They were so good but I just used frozen bread dough because I didn’t have anything else. They turned out very good!!
Yay!! I’m glad they did 🙂 Thank you!
Ill have to try these when my boyfriend comes home from Syria. They sound really great.
They are!!! Wow, Syria?! I’d love to know what you think of the recipe. Thanks so much!
Lily I am glad you had fun at your church Easter egg hunt and had fun playing with Grace
Do you know if I could double this and make it in a 9×13 pan? I am going to try this for a Thanksgiving party at work. Thanks!
I don’t see the step that tells what to do with the melted butter. I assume you meant to por the melted butter over the rolls rather than ‘melted sugar’. Just wanted to clarify as I didn’t see it in the pictures either. They were yummy and easy to make, but I’m wondering whether I needed to pour all that butter on top before baking. Thank you!
Step 5. 😉
Great recipe Lily! Wish I was there to try them
Jenny
Yum! These look so good! Love how simple they are!
I bet it’s amazing!
Looks amazing! Pinned!
Looks so good! Thanks for the recipe Lily!
xoxo
Yummy!
Hi Lily! Great recipe. Glad you got so many Easter eggs today. Thanks for the recipe!! Have a Happy Easter 🙂
These look really good!! Great recipe Lily 🙂
xo, Tanya