Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins combine the best of two breakfast favorites—fluffy muffins and cinnamon-coated French toast! They have a soft, buttery texture with a delicious cinnamon sugar coating, making them perfect for a cozy morning treat or brunch. Serve them warm with a drizzle of maple syrup!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full.
Step 2: Bake the Muffins
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 3: Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Dip each slightly warm muffin into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or enjoy as-is!
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute Greek yogurt for buttermilk.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or drizzle with a cream cheese glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American