Marshmallow Hot Chocolate French Toast Bites (Print version)
Sweet roll French toast bites stuffed with marshmallow fluff, browned in butter, and rolled in cocoa sugar.
# Ingredients:
For the stuffed rolls
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12 small sweet rolls, such as Hawaiian-style rolls
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1/2 cup (60 g) marshmallow fluff
For the custard
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup (180 ml) half-and-half
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
For cooking and coating
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3 tablespoons (42 g) salted butter, divided
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
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1 cup (240 ml) warm hot chocolate, for dipping
# Instructions:
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Split each sweet roll horizontally, leaving one edge attached if possible. Spread about 2 teaspoons marshmallow fluff inside each roll, then press closed.
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Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and fully combined.
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Stir the granulated sugar and hot chocolate mix together in a shallow dish. Set it near the stove so the bites can be coated while warm.
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Dip each stuffed roll in the custard for 10-15 seconds, turning to coat all sides. Let extra custard drip back into the bowl.
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Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half the rolls, turning with tongs, until golden on all sides and set, about 4-5 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and rolls.
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Roll the hot French toast bites in the cocoa sugar until coated. Serve right away with warm hot chocolate for dipping.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm while the marshmallow center is soft.
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Use a quick custard dip so the sweet rolls do not become soggy.
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Keep cooked bites warm on a rack in a 200°F oven for up to 20 minutes before coating.