Cinnamon Roll Bites
These gluten-free cinnamon roll bites are a warm, gooey, and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. They are made with a soft, slightly sweet dough and filled with a classic cinnamon-sugar filling, then topped with a simple vanilla glaze.
42 min
Total Time
24
Servings
easy
Difficulty
20 min
Prep Time
22 min
Cook Time
42 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 cup Milk (Dairy or Non-Dairy)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2-3 tbsp Milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- 3
Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 4
On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), gently pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 6
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- 7
Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices. These are your **cinnamon roll bites**.
- 8
Place each slice into a prepared mini muffin tin. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9
While the bites are baking, prepare the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner glaze.
- 10
Let the bites cool slightly in the muffin tin before drizzling with glaze and serving.
Tips & Notes
- •For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum.
- •If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before rolling.
- •To make a cream cheese glaze, add 2 ounces of softened cream cheese to the glaze ingredients and beat until smooth.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.