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Cinnamon Toast Bites

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

These cinnamon toast bites have a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating that ensures no one can eat just one! Make them as an extra-special morning treat, or a slumber party snack that is sure to earn you tons of fans.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    16 servings

Ingredients

1 pound challah bread, cut into 1x1" cubes
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing halfway through, until completely dried out, 18–20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Transfer syrup to a large bowl, add bread, and toss quickly until coated. Using a slotted spoon, return cubes to baking sheet; discard remaining syrup. Bake bread, tossing halfway through, until sugar is slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes more. Let cool slightly.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Bites can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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