Creamy, cinnamon-sugary, and utterly comforting — these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are everything you want for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
Muffin Tin
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
2cupsAll-Purpose Flourmeasured, spooned into cup
1cupGranulated Sugarfor batter
2tspBaking Powder
1/4tspSalt
1tspGround Cinnamonfor batter
Wet Ingredients
1/2cupUnsalted Buttermelted and slightly cooled
1cupMilkroom temperature
2LargeEggsroom temperature
1/4tspGround Nutmeg
1/4tspVanilla Extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
1/2cupGranulated Sugarfor cinnamon sugar coating
1tbspGround Cinnamonfor cinnamon sugar coating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin. Make sure the oven rack is centered so muffins bake evenly.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full so there’s room for a slight rise.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
While muffins cool for 5 minutes, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl for the coating.
Remove muffins from the tin and dip the tops into the cinnamon sugar mixture while still slightly warm to help the coating stick.
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
For best texture, enjoy within 48 hours or reheat gently to restore the buttery aroma and soft crumb.