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The Ultimate Soft Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins (No Syrup Needed)

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Make breakfast easy with these portable muffins that taste exactly like fluffy, sweet cinnamon sugar French toast. This recipe delivers bakery-style flavor without the frying pan mess.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the milk and heavy cream into the wet mixture and stir until just blended.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes the muffins tough.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping.
  8. Brush the tops of the batter lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Then, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor that mimics custard, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom to the dry ingredients.
  • These are excellent make ahead breakfast items; store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • If you want a true bread pudding muffin texture, lightly tear up 1 cup of stale brioche or challah bread and fold it into the batter before filling the cups.

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