Easy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

What are Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins?

As its name indicates, the Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delicious variation of traditional French toast. These muffins are moist and soft, with a rich cinnamon flavor, covered with a sugary and crunchy layer of cinnamon sugar that creates a delicious texture. Ideal for breakfast or Snack to enjoy throughout the day.

Why these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins?

You will absolutely fall in love with these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins simply because:

• Rich, moist and soft: The mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar gives a rich coat to the toast muffins and makes them soft and moist.
• Sweet, tasty and fulfilling: The sugar layer of cinnamon sugar gives a sweet heavenly taste and flavor.
• Easy and fast: With these simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can prepare this sweet in a flash. 

Ingredients for these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins:

 For the muffins :

• 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose).
• 1 cup granulated sugar.
• 1 tablespoon baking powder.
• ½ teaspoon salt.
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
•  ½ cup milk.
• ¼ cups vegetable oil.
•  ¼ cups melted butter.
• 2 large eggs.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

For the cinnamon sugar topping:

• ¼ cups granulated sugar.
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
• 2 cups whole milk
• ¼ cups melted butter.

How to make these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins?

1. Start with the oven:

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Apply grease the muffin cups for easy release after baking and to prevent sticking.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until well mixed. This guarantees that the dry ingredients are spread equally throughout the batter.

3. Mix wet ingredients:
   

   Whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Blending the wet ingredients in a different bowl. This guarantees that the wet ingredients are spread equally throughout the batter.

4. Mix wet and dry ingredients:

Grab the bowl of wet ingredients and pour it into the bowl of dry ingredients. Slowly mix until combined. Do not overmix the batter, even a few lumps are okay Over-mixing can result in dense, tough muffins.

5. Fill the Muffin cups:

Evenly split the batter among the muffin cups so they’re about ¾ full. This gives space for the muffins to rise without them overflowing.

6. Bake the Muffins:

Put the muffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Insert a toothpick to ensure it is totally dry. Wait about 10 minutes for the muffins to cool in the cups, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar topping:

Prepare the topping whilst the muffins are cooling. In a small bowl, lend the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. In another bowl, melt the butter.

8. Coat the Muffins:

Top the warm muffins with the melted butter then directly dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Make sure the muffins are evenly coated. This ensures a tasty sweet and crunchy topping for the muffins.

9. Preservation:

Preserve the Muffins leftovers in an air-tight bowl at room temperature for up to 3 days. These muffins can also be stored in the freezer for up to one month. Before serving, thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven.

Useful tips:

For an extra fun twist, try adding a cream cheese filling. Blend softened cream cheese with a little powdered sugar and put a small amount in the center of each muffin before baking. You can also try experimenting with different seasonings in the batter such as nutmeg or allspice for a unique flavor. To further personalize these muffins, you can make a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.