Baked Cinnamon Breakfast Bites (from here)
These were so delicious. So so so so good.....I would be willing to say they are better than any doughnut hole I've ever had and definitely better than any cake doughnut I've had.
1 1/3 c. flour
1 c. coarsely chopped rice krispies (chop before measuring)
2 tbsp plus 1/2 c. sugar, divided
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c. butter-flavored shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c. butter, melted
Mix flour, crushed cereal, 2 tbs. sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Cut shortening in with the pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add milk and stir just until moistened.
Roll dough into approximately 2 1/2 dozen 1 inch balls.
Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar in a small bowl. Drop balls into melted butter and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Place balls onto greased 8 or 9 inch round pan.
Bake at 425 for 15 to 18 mins (I did 425 convection for 10 mins) or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for a few minutes in pan or on a wire rack before removing.
If you want a perfect rounded ball, put them on a cookie sheet. I baked them in an 8x8 pan...taste over looks baby. They were delicious.
