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
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