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Easy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins: Soft & Custardy with a Buttery Crunch

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Create soft, custardy French Toast Muffins coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar topping. This quick recipe delivers a bakery-style breakfast treat perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the milk and vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly. This creates a quick buttermilk substitute.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the milk mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no streaks of flour remain. The batter will be thick.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Brush the tops of the batter lightly with the reserved 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  10. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of each muffin.
  11. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft muffins, use room temperature eggs and milk.
  • You can prepare the cinnamon sugar topping ahead of time and store it in an airtight container.
  • These muffins freeze well; cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
  • Using brioche bread crumbs in the batter can give an even richer, French toast-like texture.

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