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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

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These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast. Filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, then fried until golden brown and coated with cinnamon sugar, they’re perfect for breakfast or brunch!

Ingredients

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  • 8slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cupbrown sugar
  • 1 tablespoonground cinnamon
  • 2large eggs
  • 1/4 cupmilk
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Maple syrup or cream cheese icing for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread:Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread. Set aside.
  2. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread. Set aside.
  3. Make the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon filling over each flattened bread slice, then roll them up tightly.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon filling over each flattened bread slice, then roll them up tightly.
  6. Prepare the Egg Mixture:In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  8. Cook the Roll-Ups:In a skillet, melt a small amount of butter over medium heat.Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating completely, and place them seam side down in the skillet.Cook each roll-up for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown.
  9. In a skillet, melt a small amount of butter over medium heat.
  10. Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating completely, and place them seam side down in the skillet.
  11. Cook each roll-up for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown.
  12. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:In a shallow dish, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.Roll each cooked roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm, ensuring they are well coated.
  13. In a shallow dish, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  14. Roll each cooked roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm, ensuring they are well coated.
  15. Serve:Serve the roll-ups warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, maple syrup, or a drizzle of cream cheese icing if desired.
  16. Serve the roll-ups warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, maple syrup, or a drizzle of cream cheese icing if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best results.
Variations: Try spreading Nutella or cream cheese in place of the cinnamon filling for a unique twist.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/cinnamon-roll-french-toast-roll-ups/