Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins (Printable)

Soft custardy muffins with golden brioche cubes coated in sweet cinnamon sugar for a comforting breakfast treat.

# What You Need:

→ Muffin Base

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→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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# How To Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously or line with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Add bread cubes to the custard. Gently fold to coat evenly. Let stand for 5 minutes, allowing bread to absorb the liquid.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact each portion.
05 - Bake for 22–25 minutes until tops are golden brown and centers are set.
06 - While muffins bake, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
07 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing carefully.
08 - Brush each warm muffin with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
09 - Serve warm. Optional accompaniments include maple syrup or fresh berries.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The inside stays soft and custardy while the outside gets that perfect crunch
  • They come together faster than traditional French toast but taste even better
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  • The bread really must be day-old or slightly stale, fresh bread turns to mush instead of holding its shape
  • Letting the muffins cool for exactly 5 minutes makes all the difference between warm perfection and falling apart
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  • Use a pastry brush for the melted butter, it coats every nook better than drizzling
  • The cinnamon sugar coating sticks best when muffins are still warm to the touch

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