Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites (Print Version)
Golden bread cubes soaked in cinnamon vanilla, fried to perfection and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar with vanilla glaze.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat. Let soak for 2–3 minutes to absorb the liquid.
03 - Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
05 - Using a slotted spoon, transfer soaked bread cubes to the skillet 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 toss the cooked bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture while hot to ensure coating adheres.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle-ready.
08 - Drizzle glaze over warm French toast bites and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in 30 minutes but taste like you spent all morning at the stove
- The cinnamon sugar coating creates this irresistible crunch that gives way to soft, custardy centers
02 -
- Working in batches is non negotiable here, overcrowding the pan creates steam and youll end up with soggy bites instead of crispy edges
- Letting the bread soak longer than 3 minutes turns these into bread pudding, so set a timer if you tend to walk away
03 -
- Cook the first test bite and taste it, adjusting the cinnamon sugar mixture with more cinnamon if you like a stronger spice flavor
- Line your baking sheet with parchment before coating the bites in cinnamon sugar to minimize cleanup