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Cinnamon Roll Bites
5 from 45 votes

Cinnamon Roll Bites

Cinnamon Roll Bites are small, soft dough balls baked together and coated with melted butter, cinnamon sugar, and a creamy icing. The dough is lightly sticky and rested before dividing, allowing the bites to rise and become tender inside with a golden crust outside. The cinnamon sugar topping and simple icing add sweetness and spice, making these bites convenient for sharing or snacking.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 ½ cups water about 105 F, warm
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
Topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
Icing
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl), stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
  2. Mix in salt and enough flour for the dough to clear the sides of the bowl.
  3. Knead dough for three minutes.
  4. Cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter.
  6. Divide dough into 24 pieces.
  7. Shape each piece into a ball, and place dough balls in the prepared skillet.
  8. Cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
  9. Toward the end of the rising time, preheat oven to 350 F.
  10. Uncover, and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. While bites are baking, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  12. Brush bites with half melted butter.
  13. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  14. Drizzle remaining half butter over bites.
  15. To make the icing, stir together melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  16. Add 1 tablespoon milk, and stir in.
  17. Continue adding milk until icing reaches desired consistency. I use about 1 ½-2 tablespoons for a thicker icing.
  18. Drizzle icing over bites.

Notes

  • You can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast; no need to proof if using instant yeast.
  • Only add as much flour as needed so the dough just clears the sides of the bowl; the dough should feel slightly sticky but not tacky on your fingers.
  • Use salted butter as specified for better flavor balance.
  • Any type of milk can be used for the icing; whole milk yields a richer glaze.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 18mg (0%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.