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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

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Make these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins for a sweet, portable breakfast treat that tastes just like classic French toast without the frying pan mess.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing tops)

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, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, egg, milk, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough muffins.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Brush the tops of the filled muffin cups lightly with the 2 tablespoons of reserved melted butter.
  8. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the tops of the batter in each cup. This creates your signature buttery cinnamon topping.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra French toast flavor, you can lightly soak 1 cup of cubed brioche bread in the wet ingredients before folding into the dry mix.
  • You can use whole milk or any milk substitute you prefer in this recipe.
  • These sweet morning muffins freeze well once cooled. Store them in an airtight container for up to three months.

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