Description
Soft and fluffy Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Bites swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. These bakery-style bites are tender, lightly sweet, and packed with extra protein from cottage cheese.
Ingredients
1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons (28 g) melted butter
Optional Vanilla Glaze:
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
4. Add the blended cottage cheese, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times.
6. Roll dough into a rectangle about 10 x 12 inches.
7. Brush with the 2 tablespoons melted butter.
8. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the dough.
9. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 16 bite-sized pieces.
10. Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
12. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
13. Drizzle glaze over the warm cinnamon roll bites and serve.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese completely smooth for the softest texture.
Avoid overworking the dough to keep the bites fluffy and tender.
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg