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A plate of golden brown Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup.

These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Transform leftover cinnamon rolls into delightful French toast bites. This recipe is easy, fun, and perfect for a special breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 5 leftover cinnamon rolls baked and cooled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for the skillet
For Serving
  • maple syrup
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • nonstick skillet
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Cut each leftover cinnamon roll in half horizontally.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Dip each halved cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of butter. Cook the dipped cinnamon rolls for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  5. Transfer them to a serving platter and serve warm with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

This recipe is a creative way to use up leftover cinnamon rolls, turning them into a fun and delicious breakfast treat.

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