Enjoy a sweet twist on classic French toast with this Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Recipe. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this buttery cinnamon sugar French toast is guaranteed to be a family favorite.

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Lately, it’s become a tradition in our home to have a big Sunday morning breakfast. For many years, it just wasn’t possible between work and activities. However, as schedules have shifted, I have been trying to make a hearty family breakfast every weekend a priority.

Honestly, it’s been fun experimenting with new recipes for the family to enjoy. Some weekends, we enjoy a big breakfast with eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and toast. And, other times, it’s breakfast casseroles, waffles, pancakes, or most recently, this delicious Cinnamon Sugar French Toast.

While we love classic French toast, I thought I would make it extra special by adding a buttery cinnamon sugar crust to the outside. And, we loved it so much that I decided to share it with you. It’s the perfect balance of crispy, soft, sweet, and spiced, which is why I know you will love it too.

Why You Will Love This Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

Quick to whip up, so it can be enjoyed for a leisurely weekend breakfast or even for a fast and easy breakfast idea on busy weekday mornings.
Uses simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry, making it a budget-friendly breakfast option.
Simple to customize, as you can enjoy it with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries on top.
Family-friendly recipe, as my family couldn’t get enough. Plus, it’s simple, delicious, and picky-eater approved.

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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Recipe

Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

This easy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast only requires a few simple ingredients to deliver a delicious breakfast with minimal effort. This family-friendly breakfast idea is perfect for a cozy weekend morning or to make an everyday breakfast feel extra special with the crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping everyone will love.

You Will Need:

Bread (Texas Toast)
Butter
Eggs
Milk
Flour
Sugar (brown and white)
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Salt

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until the flour has mostly dissolved.
Add in the eggs and vanilla, sugars, cinnamon, and salt, and then whisk until combined.
In a smaller bowl, combine your cinnamon sugar mixture and set aside.
Dip your Texas toast into your egg and milk mixture just until both sides are evenly coated.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, and add a couple of tablespoons of butter to coat the bottom.
Cook your French toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Remove from the skillet to a plate and butter the top of the French toast, then dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture, shaking off any extra, and transfer to a plate.
Top with maple syrup and enjoy.

Helpful Tips to Ensure Your French Toast Comes Out Perfectly

Make sure to use a thick slice of bread (Texas toast, brioche, French, or Italian bread) that is not fresh. It helps if it’s a couple of days old, so it’s not as soft.
Use flour as it thickens the batter, helping it to stick to the bread, making the French toast soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
To avoid your French toast tasting “too eggy” use more milk in your batter, and also whisk your batter until everything is well combined. Use a fork to ensure that the batter runs freely through the tines of the fork.
Only dip the bread in the batter for a few seconds so that it doesn’t get too soggy.
To make things easier, I like to dip all of the bread in the egg/milk mixture and then set them on a baking sheet so they are ready to cook.
Prepare your cinnamon sugar mixture and have it ready because once they have been removed from the heat, you will need to add the butter so it melts, and the cinnamon sugar will stick to the French toast.

How to Store French Toast

You can store your French toast in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave or put it in a toaster oven.

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

This delicious cinnamon sugar French toast turns a classic breakfast into something extra sweet. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, it's guaranteed to become a family favorite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

10 slices bread Texas Toast
¾ cup milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
2 tbsp butter

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp white sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
butter

Instructions

Combine the flour and milk in a medium bowl, and mix well.
Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until completely combined
Add in the sugars, cinnamon and salt
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture until they are evenly coated.
Add to your skillet and cook until golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes per side)
Remove to a plate, butter the top of the French toast, and dip into the cinnamon sugar topping.

Notes

Make sure to use a thick slice of bread (Texas toast, brioche, French, or Italian bread) that is not fresh. It helps if it's a couple of days old, so it's not as soft.
Use flour as it thickens the batter, helping it to stick to the bread, making the French toast soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
To avoid your French toast tasting "too eggy" use more milk in your batter, and also whisk your batter until everything is well combined. Use a fork to ensure that the batter runs freely through the tines of the fork.
Only dip the bread in the batter for a few seconds so that it doesn't get too soggy.
To make things easier, I like to dip all of the bread in the egg/milk mixture and then set them on a baking sheet so they are ready to cook.
Prepare your cinnamon sugar mixture ahead of time. Once the French toast is removed from the heat, add the butter so it melts and the cinnamon sugar sticks to the French toast.

Keyword French Toast