Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins – Breakfast Meets Bakery in Every Bite
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins – all the cozy flavors of classic French toast baked into a fluffy, portable muffin! These tender muffins are dipped in cinnamon sugar and briefly baked again for a slightly crisp, crackly top. Perfect for busy mornings, brunch, or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Muffins
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- fresh berries (optional, for serving)
- maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- chopped nuts (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a shallow dish, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- While the muffins are still warm, dip the tops into the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres well.
- Return the muffins to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to crisp the tops. Watch them closely to prevent overbaking.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter – stir just until combined for tender muffins.
- For best results, dip muffins while still warm so the cinnamon sugar sticks better.
- Watch closely during the final 2-3 minutes of baking to prevent burning the sugar coating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; reheat in microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
- For a French toast custard version, pour a mixture of 2 eggs + 1/2 cup milk over the baked muffins and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with maple syrup for dipping to enhance the French toast experience.