Cinnamon Breakfast Bites Recipe
Cinnamon Breakfast Bites are a great recipe to get that sweet breakfast taste without making a donut run.
Ingredients · Servings 6
- 1⅓ cups flour
- 1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal (coarsely crushed)
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter flavored shortening
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
Method · 25 min
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, crushed cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Then cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk just until moistened. (The mixture is kind of dry, but if it's way too dry add an extra 1 teaspoon of milk so it's all barely moistened.)
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and 2/3 cup sugar.
- Dip each ball into butter, then roll into cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Arrange in a single layer in an 8 x 8 baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- Bake at 420 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes.
- Makes 2 dozen breakfast bites.
This recipe of cinnamon goodness has been compared to cinnamon roll bites or baked cinnamon rolls. These cinnamon bites also remind me of another version of monkey bread minus the gooey sauce.
You could even describe them as french toast bites. Pretty much anything with that delicious cinnamon sugar mixture except in a bite form.
- Flour
- Rice Krispies Cereal coarsely crushed
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Butter melted
How to make Cinnamon Breakfast Bites:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, crushed cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Then cut in the shortening until flour mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk just until moistened. The mixture will be kind of dry, but if it’s way too dry add an extra 1 teaspoon of milk so it’s all barely moistened.
- In a small shallow bowl combine the cinnamon and 2/3 cup sugar.
- Dip balls into the melted butter, then roll dough balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place balls in a single layer in an 8 x 8 baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
Storing and Other Tips
To store these tasty cinnamon bites, place them in an airtight container. They will last for 4 days in the fridge. Or, put them in a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What dip to serve with this easy cinnamon bites recipe?
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Soft cream cheese frosting or icing.
