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✨ Introduction
These delightful Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites are little nuggets of joy that combine the warm flavors of cinnamon, sugar, and buttery biscuit dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack, they’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and thoroughly coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend.
Whether shared with family over coffee or served at festive gatherings, these bites promise to bring smiles and comfort.
🌿 History
Cinnamon-sugar treats have a long heritage, from traditional churros in Spain to America’s cinnamon rolls. This recipe draws inspiration from “monkey bread,” a pull-apart bread that gained popularity in the 1950s, which itself comes from sweet bread traditions of Eastern Europe. Using refrigerated biscuit dough is a modern twist that saves time while still delivering nostalgic, homemade flavor.
📝 Ingredients
🍞 For the dough bites:
- 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
🍯 Optional for added delight:
- ¼ cup brown sugar (mixed into cinnamon sugar for deeper flavor)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting for drizzling
👩🍳 Instructions & Methods
1️⃣ Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Make the cinnamon sugar:
- In a medium bowl, mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and (if using) brown sugar + nutmeg.
3️⃣ Cut & shape the dough:
- Open biscuit cans and separate the dough.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters (or smaller if you want mini bites).
4️⃣ Coat:
- Dip each piece in the melted butter, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
5️⃣ Arrange & bake:
- Place coated dough bites evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
6️⃣ Optional drizzle:
- While still warm, drizzle with vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting.
🏺 Formation
This treat is made by:
- Cutting biscuit dough into small pieces.
- Dipping them in butter so they soak up rich flavor.
- Rolling in a generous mix of cinnamon & sugar for that classic sweet spice.
- Baking until puffed and golden, forming bite-sized puffs of deliciousness.
💪 Benefits
- Quick & easy: Minimal prep with store-bought dough.
- Customizable: Add nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins.
- Family-friendly: Kids love helping roll them in cinnamon sugar.
- Comfort food: The aroma of cinnamon and butter makes any house feel like home.
🍽 Nutrition (approx. per bite)
(varies based on size, using basic ingredients above)
- Calories: ~80
- Fat: ~4g
- Carbs: ~10g
- Sugar: ~5g
- Protein: ~1g
❤️ Lovers of this treat
- Cinnamon lovers — the cozy spice is the star.
- Busy parents — easy and loved by kids.
- Brunch hosts — perfect for a sharing platter.
- Holiday bakers — these look festive with a simple icing drizzle.
🎉 Conclusion
Whether enjoyed warm from the oven with coffee or served on a party platter, these Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites capture everything we love about home baking: simple, sweet, and undeniably comforting. Their crisp sugary coating gives way to a soft, pillowy interior — an irresistible combination that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Perfect to share with loved ones or to savor all by yourself with a cozy blanket and a good book.
📝 Bonus serving methods
✅ Serve warm with hot chocolate or chai.
✅ Pile them into a bowl and drizzle with caramel sauce.
✅ Mix a little orange zest into the sugar for a holiday twist.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A cream cheese dipping sauce recipe
- A vanilla icing drizzle recipe
- Or a savory version (like garlic parmesan biscuit bites)
Just tell me what you’d like next! 🍩💖