Cinnamon Sugar Toast

Golden, buttery, crackly, and generously dusted with sparkling cinnamon sugar—this toast will turn ordinary mornings into something truly unforgettable. With perfectly fluffy centers, crisp edges, the right amount of caramelized sugar crunch, and the perfect touch of warming ground cinnamon, this isn't just another recipe for cinnamon and sugar toast—it's a little slice of nostalgic breakfast magic.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 TBS Salted Butter (– at room temperature)
• 1 TBS Dark Brown Sugar (– heaping & packed)
• 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 2 1-inch-thick slices Brioche or Challah Bread ( (SEE NOTES))
• Optional 1/8 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract ((substitution: maple extract))
• Optional Pinch Ground Nutmeg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix Cinnamon Sugar Butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the soft butter, both sugars and cinnamon, along with vanilla and nutmeg if using. Use a fork to mix and mash until well combined. Divide the butter into four equal parts. (Tip: I just use the fork to score the top of the butter mound in 4 right in the bowl.)
2. 2Spread Butter over Bread: Evenly spread 1/4th of the sugar butter on 1 side of 1 slice of bread – spreading butter from edge to edge across the bread. Repeat, spreading second slice of bread with 1/4th of the butter. Place both slices of bread in a large non-stick skillet or on a large baking sheet, cinnamon butter side down. Spread the remaining butter across the top sides of the bread, making sure to evenly spread from edge to edge.And then cook the buttered bread using your preferred method below.
3. 3Toast Sugar Cinnamon Bread in Oven or Skillet: Cook the Sugar and Cinnamon Toast in the Oven or on the Stovetop: Oven Baking Instructions: Place your baking sheet with the bread on the middle shelf in an oven pre-heated to 350-degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until very lightly toasted. Leave the oven door closed and switch the oven to broil. Broil for 1-3 minutes or until the toast is deeply caramelized and the sugar butter is slightly bubbling. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Let the toast cool on pan 1 minute. (Tip: Watch the toast very closely while broiling as it can go from beautifully golden to burnt in a second.) (FYI: I bake mine for 9 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes.)Skillet Cooking Instructions: Place the skillet over medium-low to medium heat and cook until golden brown, crispy, and delicious, about 3-4 minutes per side. (Tip: Watch your cinnamon toast carefully and adjust the heat as necessary to either get a good crisp (increase heat) or prevent burning (decrease heat).)
4. 4Cool Cinnamon Toast Slightly: Use a spatula to transfer the toasts to a wire rack. Let cool and crisp for 1-5 minutes. (Tip: THIS is where the crisp happens! For a toast with a light crisp, let cool for 1 minute. For cinnamon toast with an ultra-crispy exterior and fluffy interior, let cool 5 minutes.)
5. 5Serve Cinnamon Sugar Toast: Place your cinnamon sugar toast on a plate and slice as desired. Top or serve with your favorite breakfast topping, such as pure maple syrup, warm vanilla sauce, jam, fruit sauce, confectioner’s sugar and more!