YUM! Golden, sweet, and delightfully soft on the inside with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crown, these 3-Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a morning game-changer! Using basic kitchen staples, they transform humble biscuit dough into warm, bakery-style breakfast muffins in less than 20 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only 3 Simple Ingredients: Refrigerated biscuit dough, butter, and cinnamon sugar—it doesn’t get easier than this!
15-Minute Morning Fix: Fast prep and quick bake time mean hot, fresh breakfast muffins are ready before your coffee brews.
Warm Bakery-Style Taste: Tastes just like warm cinnamon sugar doughnut holes or classic French toast bites!
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Standard 12-Cup Muffin Pan: For shaping and baking individual muffin cups evenly.
Small Dipping Bowls: For dipping warm muffins into melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Core 3 Ingredients:
1 can (16 oz) Refrigerated canned biscuits (such as Grands! or buttermilk biscuits)
1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup Cinnamon sugar mixture (1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter.
2. Prep Biscuit Pieces: Open the can of biscuits and cut each individual biscuit into 4 equal quarters (or small bite-sized pieces).
3. Assemble in Muffin Tin: Place 3 to 4 pieces of dough into each cup of the greased muffin pan, pressing them together lightly to form a muffin shape.
4. Bake to Golden: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the muffin tops are puffed and golden brown.
5. Dip & Coat: Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. While still warm, dip the top (or entire muffin) into the melted butter, then roll generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Serve Warm: Place on a serving plate and enjoy warm immediately with a fresh cup of coffee or tea!
Chef’s Tips
Coat While Warm: Dip the muffins into melted butter and cinnamon sugar while they are still warm out of the oven so the sweet coating adheres perfectly!
Add Nutmeg or Vanilla (Optional): Stir a drop of vanilla extract into the melted butter or a pinch of ground nutmeg into the sugar for an extra layer of cozy spice.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Muffin / Yields 8 Muffins)
Servings: 8 muffins
Calories: ~210 kcal
Protein: 3g
Net Carbs: 24g
Fat: 11g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I make these ahead of time for meal prep?
Yes! Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Pop them in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to warm them up and restore that fresh-out-of-the-oven softness!