Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
Delightful muffins that capture the warm flavors of classic French toast in a convenient format, perfect for brunch or an easy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prepare the coating by mixing the granulated sugar and additional cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Dip the tops of warm muffins into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them.
- Return muffins to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve a crispy top.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream, powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup, or chopped nuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.