๐Ÿง Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Recipe ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฌ

These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins combine the best of both worldsโ€”soft, fluffy French toast with a cinnamon-sugar twist, baked to perfection. They make a delicious breakfast treat or snack thatโ€™s easy to grab on the go!

๐Ÿ“‹ Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

  • 6 slices of bread (thick, stale bread works best) ๐Ÿž
  • 1 cup milk ๐Ÿฅ›
  • 3 large eggs ๐Ÿฅš
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar ๐Ÿฌ
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐ŸŒฟ
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ๐ŸŒฐ
  • Pinch of salt ๐Ÿง‚
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter ๐Ÿงˆ

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar ๐Ÿฌ
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ๐ŸŒฐ
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter ๐Ÿงˆ

๐Ÿ“ Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.

2. Prepare the Bread:

  1. Cut the bread:
  • Cut the slices of bread into small cubes (about 1-inch pieces). Set aside.

3. Make the Egg Mixture:

  1. Whisk the eggs and milk:
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

4. Combine the Bread and Egg Mixture:

  1. Coat the bread:
  • Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture and gently toss to coat the bread evenly with the mixture.

5. Fill the Muffin Tin:

  1. Spoon the mixture:
  • Divide the bread mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing the bread down lightly to fill each cup.
  1. Drizzle butter:
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each muffin.

6. Bake:

  1. Bake the muffins:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set.

7. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  1. Melt butter and mix cinnamon sugar:
  • While the muffins are baking, melt the butter and mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  1. Coat the muffins:
  • Once the muffins are done, brush the tops with the melted butter and then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

8. Serve:

  1. Cool and serve:
  • Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best taste!

โฑ๏ธ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Total Time: 30-35 minutes
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Servings: 12 muffins
๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories: Approximately 150-180 kcal per muffin

These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful treat with their soft centers and crispy cinnamon-sugar tops. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack! ๐Ÿง๐Ÿž๐Ÿฌ