Description
Start your day with these irresistible French Toast Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Crunch! Soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins are the perfect breakfast treat. Pair them with fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful start to your morning.
Ingredients
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Produce:
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Refrigerated:
- 2 large eggs
Condiments:
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Baking & Spices:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Nuts & Seeds:
- Chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Assemble the Muffins:
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tsp ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the tops of the muffins. Optionally, add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Bake and Serve:
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Add 1/4 cup of raisins or chocolate chips for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
