Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 352 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 527 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal, coarsely crushed
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 3 teaspoons 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

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

n 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 cinnamon and remaining sugar. Dip balls in butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar.
Arrange in a single layer in an 8-in. round baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.