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The Fluffiest Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast)

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Create the perfect grab-and-go breakfast with these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins. They capture the soft, sweet flavor of classic French toast in a portable, baked muffin format, complete with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon sugar topping by mixing the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  6. In another small bowl, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter for the topping.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Brush the tops of the batter lightly with some of the melted topping butter.
  9. Sprinkle a generous amount of the cinnamon sugar topping mixture over each muffin top.
  10. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy this easy baked french toast recipe!

Notes

  • For extra soft centers, ensure your milk is at room temperature before mixing.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to three months.
  • You can dip the tops of the warm muffins in extra melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar for an even richer, buttery cinnamon topping.

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