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Quick and Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Make soft, buttery, bite-sized cinnamon rolls without waiting for yeast to rise. These quick cinnamon treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert and come with a simple, gooey cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Glaze: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Do not separate the triangles. Gently press the dough together to form one large rectangle.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.
  4. Brush the entire surface of the dough rectangle evenly with the melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
  6. Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  7. Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the log into 1-inch thick rounds. You should have about 12 to 14 pieces.
  8. Arrange the cinnamon roll bites cut-side up in the prepared baking pan, leaving a small space between them.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center is cooked through.
  10. While the bites bake, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  11. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until the glaze is smooth and creamy. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  12. Remove the baked cinnamon roll bites from the oven. Immediately drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm bites.
  13. Serve the gooey cinnamon poppers warm.

Notes

  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute heavy cream for the milk in the glaze.
  • For extra buttery dessert bites, brush the tops of the rolls with a little extra melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven, before glazing.
  • You can use store-bought biscuit dough if crescent dough is unavailable for these mini cinnamon rolls.

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Find it online: https://cookingbyfelix.com/cinnamon-roll-bites-quick-easy-no-yeast-recipe/