{"id":"26315db0-6e67-4b5a-84e0-aed3826a33ee","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/26315db0-6e67-4b5a-84e0-aed3826a33ee","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/cinnamon-bun-bites/","title":"Cinnamon Bun Bites","description":"These Cinnamon Bun Bites taste like the gooey middle of a cinnamon roll in every bite. No rolling required for this family-friendly recipe.","servings":85,"servings_text":"85","prep_time":"PT60M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT240M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/easy-cinnamon-bun-bites.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/4 cups (296 grams) whole milk","item":"whole milk","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":296,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":57,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast*","item":"(1 packet) instant yeast*","quantity":2.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":50,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 large eggs, (lightly beaten)","item":"large eggs,","quantity":2,"preparation":"lightly beaten"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 3/4 cups (603 grams) bread flour**","item":"bread flour**","quantity":4.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":603,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 stick (1/2 cup, 113 grams) unsalted butter","item":"(1/2 cup, 113 grams) unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"stick"},{"text":"3/4 cup (150 grams) packed light brown sugar","item":"packed light brown sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":150,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tablespoons ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups (250 grams) powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":250,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (57 grams) whole milk","item":"whole milk","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":57,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, (melted)","item":"unsalted butter,","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted","metric_alternate":{"quantity":28,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter on medium-low until the butter is melted. Let cool until warm (about 120°F).","section":"Make the dough:"},{"number":2,"text":"In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk the milk mixture with the yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Add in half of the flour and stir roughly with the dough hook to combine.","section":"Make the dough:"},{"number":3,"text":"Attach the dough hook and turn to medium speed. Gradually add the remaining flour until a dough begins to form. Knead until the dough is very soft, smooth, elastic, and doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl, about 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough is unbearably sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Err on the side of sticky to avoid adding too much extra flour.","section":"Make the dough:"},{"number":4,"text":"Lightly grease a large bowl. Shape the dough into a ball and place in the greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.","section":"Make the dough:"},{"number":5,"text":"In a glass measuring cup, microwave the butter in 20-second bursts until melted. In a pie pan or other similarly shaped, wide but shallow dish, use a fork to mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt, breaking up any clumps.","section":"Prepare for dipping:"},{"number":6,"text":"Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.","section":"Assemble the bites:"},{"number":7,"text":"Punch down the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Prioritize speed, don’t worry about being perfect. You should have about 85-90 balls.","section":"Assemble the bites:"},{"number":8,"text":"Working with 5-6 balls at a time, dunk them in the melted butter, then remove, letting the excess butter drip back in, then roll in the cinnamon sugar. Place in the prepared pan.***","section":"Assemble the bites:"},{"number":9,"text":"Cover with plastic and let rise until puffy and almost doubled, about 30 minutes.","section":"Assemble the bites:"},{"number":10,"text":"Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.","section":"Assemble the bites:"},{"number":11,"text":"Bake the rolls until lightly golden on top, about 30 minutes.","section":"Assemble the bites:"},{"number":12,"text":"While the bites are baking, whisk together all icing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until very well combined.","section":"Make the icing:"},{"number":13,"text":"Allow the bites to cool for about 10 minutes before drizzling with the icing. Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, and gently rewarm before serving.","section":"Make the icing:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:25.506854+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:25.506854+00:00"}