These mini Stuffed French Toast Bites are filled with creamy Nutella and Biscoff cookie butter, dipped in a rich French toast batter, pan-fried in butter, and finished in a cinnamon-sugar coating. Bite-sized and fun to eat, they make a great dessert, brunch treat, or party appetizer. Below you’ll find the ingredients, step-by-step method, tips to prevent spillage, and suggestions for variations and storage.
Instead of using rolls or brioche, this version spreads thin layers of chocolate-hazelnut spread and cookie butter between slices of white bread, removes the crusts, cuts into small squares, and fries each piece like traditional French toast. The result is a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, gooey center packed with flavor.
Key Ingredients
- White bread – choose thick-sliced, soft white bread or brioche for a richer flavor.
- Nutella – or another chocolate-hazelnut spread of your choice.
- Biscoff cookie butter – or a similar spiced cookie spread like speculoos.
- Butter – for pan-frying to achieve a golden crust.
- Heavy cream – used in the French toast batter for a richer texture; milk can be substituted if needed.
- Eggs – bind the batter and create a tender, custardy coating.
- Cinnamon – added to the batter and used in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Granulated sugar – for the final cinnamon-sugar toss.
- Vanilla extract – adds warm vanilla notes to the batter.
How to Make Stuffed French Toast Bites
This method keeps things simple and reliable so the bites hold together and cook evenly.
- Spread a thin layer of one spread (either Nutella or cookie butter) onto a slice of bread. Top with a second slice to form a sandwich.
- Use a serrated knife to gently trim off all the crusts. Work carefully to avoid squashing the bread, which can deform the bites.
- Repeat with the alternate flavor so you have a mix of Nutella and cookie-butter sandwiches if desired.
- Cut each sandwich into four equal squares.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the French toast batter: heavy cream, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt a tablespoon or two of butter.
- Quickly dunk several bread squares into the batter so they are evenly coated but not saturated, then place them in the skillet. Cook a few minutes per side until each side is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove to a bowl or baking sheet and immediately toss in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon so the coating sticks while the bites are still warm.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
How to Avoid Spillage
To prevent fillings from melting out during cooking, spread only a thin layer of filling on each slice before assembling the sandwich. Overfilling increases the chance of leakage and makes the bread more difficult to manage. A nonstick skillet is recommended: if a small amount of spread does escape while cooking, it will be easy to clean and won’t interfere with browning. Cook on medium-low heat so the exterior crisps without the center becoming overly runny.
Looking for More Tasty Treats?
If you enjoy these stuffed French toast bites, try other easy dessert and breakfast treats like no-bake peanut butter bars, cookies and cream ice cream cake, no-bake eclair cake, or orange cinnamon rolls. These simple sweets are great for sharing, make-ahead breakfasts, and potlucks.
Recipe Details
Name: Stuffed French Toast Bites
Author: Mallory Austin
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 10 mins Total: 30 mins Servings: about 16 bites
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-sliced white bread or brioche
- 4 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 4 tablespoons cookie butter (like Biscoff)
- 3 tablespoons butter, for frying
French Toast Batter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Spread a thin layer of filling on one slice and top with another slice to make a sandwich.
- Trim the crusts with a serrated knife, then cut each sandwich into four squares.
- Whisk together the batter ingredients in a bowl.
- Heat a skillet to medium-low and melt butter. Dunk bites in the batter briefly, then pan-fry until golden on both sides.
- Toss warm bites in the cinnamon-sugar mix and serve right away.
Notes
Keep the filling thin to avoid excess leakage. A nonstick skillet helps manage any small spills and keeps the bites from sticking. Cook over moderate heat so the exterior browns without the filling becoming too runny.
Nutrition (approximate)
Per bite: Calories ~97 kcal | Carbohydrates ~7.5 g | Protein ~1.5 g | Fat ~4.5 g. Nutrition is an estimate and should be used as a guideline only.
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