Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　40 minutes

　　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.

　　

Ingredients

16 servings

　　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

　　

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.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 3

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