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Cinnamon Roll Bites Recipe

These irresistible cinnamon roll bites will make your kitchen smell like heaven! 

Soft, fluffy biscuit pieces are generously coated in a delectable cinnamon-sugar mixture. Then, they are lavishly drizzled with a luscious vanilla glaze.

O-M-YUM! 

The best part? They’re easy to make. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, a delightful brunch, or as a sweet snack. 

So the next time you need something warm, comforting, and utterly irresistible, try these cinnamon roll bites. You won’t be disappointed.

Bowl full of cinnamon roll bites with white glaze, top view
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Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Roll Bites

Irresistibly Sweet: These cinnamon roll bites are coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture and drizzled with a rich vanilla glaze. Who can resist that?

Quick & Easy: This recipe simplifies the cinnamon roll-making process with refrigerated biscuit dough. So, you can enjoy the classic flavor in a fraction of the time.

Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for sharing, these delicious bite-sized treats will be a hit at brunches, potlucks, or any gathering. 

Make-Ahead Convenience: Prepare these bites ahead of time and bake them fresh in the morning. This makes them ideal for special occasions or holiday mornings when time is limited.

Cinnamon Roll Bites in a bowl with a small bowl of vanilla glaze in the middle.

Ingredients

  • Refrigerated Biscuits: The foundation of this easy and delightful treat. Grab a brand you know and love, such as Grands!
  • Butter: Melt and drizzle over the biscuit bites to add richness and help create a golden, crispy exterior. It’s also in the glaze.
  • Granulated Sugar & Cinnamon: They create the sweetly spiced coating that caramelizes in the oven.
  • Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is the base of the smooth, creamy glaze adorning each cinnamon roll bite.
  • Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla enhances the overall flavor profile, adding depth and warmth to the glaze.
  • Milk: Helps thin out the powdered sugar mixture, creating a silky-smooth finish that drapes beautifully over each bite.
Biscuit bites in a baking dish covered in sweet vanilla glaze

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Bites

Every one of these little bites is bursting with cozy, comforting flavors that remind me of lazy weekend mornings.

But instead of getting up early to make and proof dough, these can be ready in about 30 minutes.

Here are the steps:

1. PREP: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.

2. MIX: Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.

3. CUT: Open the biscuits, cut each into quarters, and roll in the cinnamon sugar.

4. ARRANGE: Place the biscuit bites in the pan, drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar.

5. BAKE: Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.

6. WHISK: Combine the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

7. GLAZE: Pour the glaze over the cooled bites and serve warm.

Cinnamon Roll chunks drizzled in sweet glaze in a bowl

Tips For the Best Cinnamon Roll Bites

Cinnamon roll bites are just the right size for snacking or serving at a brunch gathering.

Plus, they’re so effortless to make that you can easily whip up a double batch to satisfy a crowd.

With that in mind, I only have a few tips:

  • Best biscuits to use. Pillsbury Grands! Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits work well for this recipe, as they are flaky and buttery.
  • Bake as directed. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the bites are golden brown and fully cooked. Avoid under-baking.
  • Glaze variations. Try flavoring the glaze with lemon juice, orange juice, or almond extract. A cream cheese glaze is another delicious option.
  • Serve warm. Cinnamon roll bites are best enjoyed fresh from the oven while still warm and gooey.
  • Make ahead. Prepare the cinnamon roll bites the night before, cover and store them in the fridge. Bake them in the morning for a fresh breakfast treat.
Fluffy biscuit chunks coated in cinnamon-sugar and sweet glaze in. ceramic baking dish, top view .

How to Store

Like most biscuit and cinnamon roll recipes, you’ll want to devour these ASAP, while they’re still soft and tender.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to toss leftovers! You just have to store and reheat them the right way.

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To Store: Place the cooled leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving for best results.

To Freeze: Transfer cold leftovers to a freezer bag and press out the air. Freeze for 2-3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

To Reheat: Warm leftovers in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warm. Alternatively, you can reheat them in a 350°Fahrenheit oven for 5-7 minutes.

Note: Cinnamon roll bites store and reheat best without the glaze.

More Cinnamon Roll Recipes To Try

Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnamon Roll Bites

Course: Breakfast, DessertCuisine: American
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

422

kcal

Cinnamon roll bites are a quick and easy treat featuring canned biscuits, cinnamon sugar, and sweet glaze. They’re ideal for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

  • For the Bites
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

  • 1 (16-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
  • Open the canned biscuits and separate them. Cut each biscuit into quarters, then roll in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the biscuit bites in the baking pan, drizzle with the melted butter, and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside to cool.
  • While the cinnamon roll bites bake, whisk the powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk and add more, as needed, until smooth and pourable.
  • Pour the glaze evenly over the slightly cooled bites. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Try flavoring the glaze with lemon juice, orange juice, or almond extract. A cream cheese glaze is another delicious option.
  • Feel free to use homemade biscuits!

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Haley van der Ploeg
Haley van der Ploeg is a food writer and content creator for Insanely Good Recipes, where she authors blog posts, creates recipes, and crafts tantalizing photos.

Haley is passionate about food and its ability to gather people across cultures, languages, and generations. She believes everyone can learn to cook.

Most days, you can find Haley reading, baking elaborate cakes, and hosting get-togethers for friends and family. If Haley isn't home, she’s probably on a plane jetting off to exciting adventures and new cuisines.

She lives with her husband in the Netherlands and has taught him that vegetables *can* taste good.

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