CINNAMON BREAKFAST BITES

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This cinnamon bites recipe is the perfect breakfast treat with a sweet, crispy coating.-Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crisp rice cereal, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a shallow bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon. Dip balls in butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar., Arrange in a single layer in an 8-in. cast-iron skillet or round baking pan. Bake until browned and a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.