Cinnamon Roll Bites
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Cinnamon Roll Bites
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Cinnamon Roll Bites are small, sweet dough balls made with a yeast dough rich in butter and sugar, then coated with cinnamon-sugar and baked. Finished with a cinnamon syrup and a powdered sugar glaze, they offer a bite-sized cinnamon roll experience with soft, tender dough and sticky cinnamon sweetness.
Description
The dough for Cinnamon Roll Bites combines warm milk, instant yeast, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, and flour, kneaded until elastic and smooth. The dough rests before being shaped into balls, which are then coated in melted butter mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon. This coating adds a caramelized, cinnamon-spiced crust after baking.
Once baked, the bites are topped with a cinnamon syrup made from butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, followed by a drizzle of powdered sugar glaze made with powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. This layering enhances the cinnamon flavor while adding moistness and sweetness.
These bite-sized treats can be served warm or at room temperature and are easily shared. The yeast-based dough ensures a tender, fluffy texture that mimics traditional cinnamon rolls without the need for rolling and slicing large rolls.
Different brands of yeast might require adjustments in proofing times and milk temperature. The recipe also suggests alternatives for heavy cream in the glaze. Leftovers store well when covered and can be reheated gently in a microwave.
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Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1/2 cup milk about 115 degrees F, 4 ounces, warm
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast I like Red Star Platinum Baking Yeast
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter Melted, but make sure it isn't over 110º Fahrenheit. Just softened is fine. (2 ounces, salted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour divided, 293 grams
To shake the dough balls:
- 1/4 cup butter 2 ounces, melted, salted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 100 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
For the syrup:
- 1/2 cup butter melted, 4 ounces, salted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 55 grams
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
To pour over the top:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces
For the powdered sugar glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar 130 grams
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream 2 ounces
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the dough:
- Pour the warm milk in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast overtop. 1/2 cup warm milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast*
- Add the eggs, butter and sugar. Mix until combined. 1 large egg , 1/4 cup salted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Add in salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix using the beater blade just until the ingredients are barely combined. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes so the flour has time to soak up the liquids. 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Scrape the dough off the beater blade and remove it. Attach the dough hook.
- Beat the dough on medium speed. Knead for 5-7 minutes or until the dough is elastic and smooth. Add the last 1/4 cup of dough if the dough is too sticky. **The dough should be tacky and will still be sticking to the sides of the bowl. That's ok!
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Use a rubber spatula to remove the dough from the mixer bowl and place it in the greased large bowl. Cover the bowl with a towel or wax paper.
- Set the bowl in a warm place and allow the dough to rise until almost double. I like to turn on the oven to the lowest setting for 1-2 minutes. Then turn off the oven and place the dough to rise in there. It normally takes about 30 minutes for the dough to rise. Do not allow the dough to rise too much.
- Split off about 64 ¾” dough pieces. Roll into balls. Toss dough balls in melted butter. 1/4 cup melted salted butter
- Place 1/2 cup brown sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Shake the dough balls in the bag with the sugar to coat them. Place them in a greased 10” cast iron skillet. Set aside. 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Make the syrup:
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Then pour butter/brown sugar/cinnamon mixture over the top of the dough balls. Let this rise for about 20 minutes.
Heavy cream:
- Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream over the rolls. Or, for extra gooey rolls, wait until half way through baking to pour the cream on the rolls. This allows some of the cream to stay in the pan rather than get soaked into the dough. Either way works and we like both ways. 1/2 cup heavy cream**
Bake the rolls:
- Bake at 350ºF for 27-29 minutes or until the cinnamon roll bites are baked through.
Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls. 1 cup powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Notes
- Check your yeast packet for the recommended liquid temperature for proofing; this recipe follows Red Star Platinum guidelines.
- If heavy cream is unavailable for the glaze, substitute with half and half, coffee creamer, evaporated milk, whole milk, or coconut cream; higher fat content is preferred.
- Store leftover cinnamon roll bites in an airtight container and warm them in the microwave before serving again.
- Calorie counts are estimates and may vary depending on specific ingredient brands.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
92mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
733IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 733IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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