Here’s a warm and cozy recipe for Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins — crispy on the outside, soft and custardy inside, and rolled in buttery cinnamon sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!
🧁 Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
🍞 Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
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6 cups cubed day-old bread (French bread or brioche preferred)
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4 large eggs
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1¼ cups milk (whole or 2%)
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⅓ cup heavy cream (or more milk)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously or line with paper liners.
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Prep the bread:
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Cut the bread into small cubes (about ½ to 1 inch).
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Let it sit out for a few hours or lightly toast in the oven to dry it out if it’s too soft.
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Make the custard:
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
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Soak the bread:
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Add bread cubes to the bowl and gently toss to coat all the pieces.
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Let it sit for 5–10 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
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Fill muffin tin:
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Spoon the soaked bread cubes evenly into the muffin cups. Press down lightly to compact them a bit.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
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Cool slightly for 5 minutes, then remove from the muffin tin.
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Make the cinnamon sugar coating:
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Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
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Dip each warm muffin top (or whole muffin) in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
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📝 Tips:
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Best served warm!
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Add-ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped apples can be mixed in for a twist.
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Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or air fryer.