Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, a perfect breakfast treat with a soft, fluffy center and a sweet, cinnamon-coated crust. Baked to golden perfection and enhanced with a buttery cinnamon sugar topping, these muffins provide all the flavors of classic French toast in a portable, family-friendly form.
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spice.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Fill muffin tin: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush the top of each muffin with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative to make this recipe lactose free.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat muffins briefly in the oven or microwave before serving to restore softness and warmth.
- Adding a handful of blueberries or chopped nuts can enhance texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
