Description
These Cinnamon Breakfast Bites are delightful little treats combining a crispy Rice Krispies texture with a warm cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they bake to a golden finish and offer a sweet, buttery bite every time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups flour
- 1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal, coarsely crushed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients & Coating
- ¼ cup butter flavored shortening
- ½ cup milk
- 1⅓ teaspoons cinnamon (divided: 1½ teaspoons in instructions but 1⅓ here – adjusted to 1½ teaspoons in recipe)
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, coarsely crushed Rice Krispies Cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Cut in Shortening: Add the butter flavored shortening to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk: Stir in the milk just until moistened. The dough will be somewhat dry; if it feels too dry, add an extra teaspoon of milk to lightly moisten it. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
- Shape into Bites: Form the dough into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are compact.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and the ⅔ cup sugar thoroughly.
- Coat the Bites: Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, then roll it thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat all sides.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the coated balls in a single layer within an 8 x 8-inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C). Bake the bites for 15 to 17 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and Store: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the bites in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- If dough is too dry, add a little extra milk to help it come together.
- Make sure to coat each ball well in butter and cinnamon sugar for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
