Cinnamon Roll Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Dough
all purpose flour
117 g
cornstarch
8 g
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
sugar
1 tbsp
cinnamon
1 tsp
whole milk
80 ml
butter (melted)
28 g
vanilla extract
1 tsp
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
butter (melted)
28 g
white sugar
2 tbsp
cinnamon
2 tsp
salt
1 pinch
Cinnamon Butter
butter
42 g
brown sugar
3 tbsp
cinnamon
1 tsp
heavy cream
3 tbsp
Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
cream cheese (room temperature)
55 g
butter (room temperature)
28 g
powdered sugar
80 g
vanilla extract
0.5 tsp
milk
15 ml
Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
Mix wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Shape dough log
Roll the dough into a log about 30 cm long and 8 cm wide.
Cut dough into pieces
Slice the log in half lengthwise, then cut across 5-6 times to create bite-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
Coat dough balls
Toss the dough balls with the melted butter, sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
Arrange in baking dish
Arrange the dough balls in a greased oven-safe skillet or dish.
Prepare cinnamon butter
If using, microwave the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until melted, then stir together.
Add cinnamon butter and cream
Pour the cinnamon butter over the balls. Drizzle the cream over the top if using.
Bake
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden.
Prepare glaze
While baking, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk until smooth.
Cool and serve
Let them cool for a few minutes and enjoy.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat to restore texture and warmth.
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