Ingredients:
King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
1-2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Maple syrup (optional)
French Toast Batter:
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
Slice and Toast Sweet Rolls:
Slice the King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls into thirds.
Toast the sliced rolls at 300°F for about 3-5 minutes.
Prepare French Toast Batter:
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk (or heavy cream), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to make the French toast batter.
Dip and Fry:
Dip the sliced rolls into the French toast batter, coating them evenly.
Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat and melt butter.
Fry the dipped rolls in the buttered pan until golden brown on both sides.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:
In another shallow bowl, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar coating.
Coat the fried French toast bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are fully coate
Perfect choice Cinnamon French Toast Bites made with Hawaiian rolls are already a fun, sweet treat — here are variations, tips, and a short conclusion to complete your recipe:
Variations
Stuffed Bites – Before dipping, fill the rolls with cream cheese, Nutella, peanut butter, or fruit jam.
Savory Twist – Skip the cinnamon sugar and instead top with shredded cheese, herbs, or a drizzle of hot honey.
Fruity Upgrade – Add diced strawberries, blueberries, or banana slices inside before coating.
Caramel Drizzle – Serve with warm caramel sauce or dulce de leche instead of maple syrup.
Holiday Flavor – Add pumpkin spice or apple pie spice to the batter for a festive taste.
Tips
Don’t oversoak – Quickly dip the rolls in the batter so they don’t get soggy.
Pre-toast rolls – Lightly toasting before dipping helps them hold shape better.
Keep warm – Place cooked bites on a baking sheet in a warm oven (200°F) until ready to serve.
Butter matters – Use real butter for the best flavor and crispiness.
Batch coating – Roll bites in cinnamon sugar while still warm so the coating sticks perfectly.
Conclusion
- Cinnamon French Toast Bites are a quick, bite-sized treat with a crunchy coating and fluffy center. Easy to customize and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser every time.
- Would you like me to also format this into a “mini recipe booklet” style PDF with both your Fried Milk recipe and these Cinnamon French Toast Bites inside?