Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Recipe
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are soft, tender, and perfectly sweet with a crispy cinnamon sugar crust. Inspired by classic French toast flavors, they make a cozy breakfast or brunch treat that’s quick to prepare and easy to customize with variations like chocolate chips or pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute half with whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (freshly grated preferred)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or maple extract as alternative)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to ensure even baking and easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in three additions, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender; the batter should be thick but pourable.
- Fill muffin cups and bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. While muffins are still warm, dip the tops into the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing gently to create a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Optional crisping step: For extra crispiness, place the coated muffins back in the oven for 2–3 minutes to set the crust.
Notes
- Use freshly grated nutmeg for best flavor impact.
- Slightly underbaking by one minute results in softer, fluffier muffins inside.
- Use a small ice cream scoop to portion batter evenly for uniform muffin size.
- Drizzle maple syrup on top after coating for an indulgent flavor boost.
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar, French Toast, Muffins, Breakfast, Brunch, Easy Recipe, Cozy, Soft Muffins
