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

A simple, bite-sized delicacy, cinnamon French toast bites have a fluffy core and a crispy exterior. They’re always a hit with guests, easy to personalize, and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.