Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Printable)

Soft, pillowy bites with cinnamon roll flavor and sweet glaze coating.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices brioche or challah bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

# How-To:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until fully combined and smooth.
02 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture, toss gently to coat evenly, and let soak for 2–3 minutes to absorb the liquid.
03 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing until thoroughly blended.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
05 - Transfer soaked bread cubes to the skillet using a slotted spoon, arranging in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning until all sides are golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and bread cubes as needed.
06 - Immediately transfer cooked bites to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss gently to coat evenly while still warm.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
08 - Drizzle glaze generously over warm French toast bites and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about cinnamon rolls meets the satisfaction of finger food in one bite
  • The crispy edges give way to soft custardy centers that disappear way too fast
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without standing over the stove flipping individual slices
02 -
  • Don't let the bread soak longer than 3 minutes or the centers will be mushy instead of custardy
  • The skillet needs to stay at medium heat, anything higher will burn the sugar coating before the inside cooks through
  • Work in batches rather than overcrowding the pan or the bites will steam instead of getting crispy
03 -
  • Use day-old bread for the best texture, it soaks up the custard without falling apart
  • Let the cooked bites rest on paper towels for 30 seconds before tossing in cinnamon sugar so excess butter doesn't make the coating clump

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