Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Soft and fluffy on the inside with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, they bake to golden perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick morning treat or brunch, these muffins combine the comforting flavors of French toast into a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- ¼ cup melted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ones, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter and ensuring fluffy muffins.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and granulated sugar, then sprinkle the mixture generously over each filled muffin cup for a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the tin before removing. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- To make a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
