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Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with Brown Butter Topping

Three golden cinnamon sugar french toast muffins drizzled with syrup on a white plate.
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Make the best baked breakfast with these soft, fluffy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins. They taste like classic French toast but are easy to bake and portable.

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 (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons for topping
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup bread cubes (stale bread works well)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Whisk in the milk and heavy cream until just combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you have just combined the batter. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Gently fold in the bread cubes. The bread will absorb the custard mixture as it bakes, giving you that French toast texture.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar you reserved for the topping.
  9. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the batter in the muffin cups.
  10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. While the muffins cool slightly, prepare the brown butter topping: Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling often, until the butter foams and brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty (about 3 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  12. Once the muffins are slightly cooled, drizzle the warm brown butter over the tops of the muffins. Serve warm for the best flavor.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale bread, like French bread or brioche, for the best texture inside the muffin.
  • You can make these ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
  • For an extra custardy center, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before filling the muffin cups.

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