Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Bites: Sweet Pull-Apart Treat
Indulge in these Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Bites, a delightful treat that combines flaky croissant dough with a warm cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these bites are irresistibly easy to make and share!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10-ounce can of refrigerated croissant dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Unroll the refrigerated croissant dough onto a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles along the perforations.
- Cut each triangle into 2-3 smaller pieces, aiming for pieces that are roughly 1-1.5 inches in size.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter for about 30-45 seconds.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, whisking to distribute the cinnamon evenly.
- Dip each croissant dough piece into the melted butter, ensuring it's fully coated, then transfer it to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to coat all sides.
- Arrange the coated pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, placing them close together but not tightly packed.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the croissant bites are golden brown and puffed up.
- Let the bites cool in the dish for a few minutes. If desired, prepare a glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, then drizzle over the warm bites before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: For dairy-free options, use plant-based butter. You can substitute granulated sugar with light brown sugar or maple sugar for different flavors. Add spices like nutmeg or cardamom for a twist, or include a glaze for extra sweetness.