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Open the can of biscuits and separate them.
Cut each biscuit into 4 equal quarters. (If using larger biscuits, you can cut them into 6 pieces). You should have about 32 to 40 pieces total.

Method A (Bowl): Place half of the biscuit pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the melted butter and toss to coat. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar and toss again until evenly coated. Repeat with the remaining half.
Method B (Zip-Top Bag): Place half the biscuit pieces in a large gallon-sized zip-top bag. Pour in half the butter and half the cinnamon-sugar. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until coated. Repeat with the second half. (This is the easiest, least-messy method!)

Place the coated dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
Crucial Step: Leave a little space between each piece! If they are touching, they will bake together into one giant cinnamon roll instead of individual bites.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and the sugar is bubbly.

While the bites are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add more milk, a few drops at a time, until it reaches a drizzle-able consistency.
Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool for 2–3 minutes.
Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm bites. Serve immediately!

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection

Don’t overbake: The sugar coating burns quickly. Keep an eye on them at the 10-minute mark. They are done when golden brown, not dark brown.
Shake off excess butter: If using the bowl method, make sure the pieces aren't swimming in butter, or they will become soggy instead of crispy.
Use a silicone mat: Caramelized sugar is notoriously hard to scrub off baking sheets. Parchment or a silicone mat makes cleanup a breeze.

Apple Pie Bites: Add 1 tablespoon of finely diced, dried apples or a pinch of apple pie spice to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Pecan Praline Bites: Fold ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans into the cinnamon-sugar mixture before tossing with the dough.
Cream Cheese Glaze: Swap the simple glaze for a cream cheese glaze by beating 2 oz of softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla.
Chocolate Drizzle: Skip the vanilla glaze and drizzle the warm bites with melted chocolate or Nutella.

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They are best eaten the day they are made, as the sugar coating can soften over time.
Reheating: To bring back the fresh-baked magic, microwave for 10–15 seconds, or pop them in a 300°F oven for 3–4 minutes to re-crisp the sugar.
Freezing: You can freeze the unbaked, coated dough pieces on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Bake straight from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the bake time.