Cinnamon Roll French Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Roll-Up Base
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10 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
→ French Toast Coating
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon milk
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
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2-3 tablespoons butter for frying
# Instructions:
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Start by grabbing your bread slices and cutting off those pesky crusts. Now take your rolling pin and give each slice a good flatten - don't be shy, really press down until they're nice and thin. This makes them much easier to roll up later without breaking.
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In a small bowl, stir together your melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it looks like a gorgeous caramel-colored paste. The smell alone will wake up anyone still sleeping in the house! This is the magic that makes these taste like actual cinnamon rolls.
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Using a knife or the back of a spoon, spread a thin layer of your cinnamon mixture over each flattened bread slice. Leave a tiny border around the edges so nothing oozes out. Then, starting at one end, roll up each slice nice and tight, like a little cinnamon cigar. Give the seam a gentle pinch to seal it shut.
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Grab a shallow bowl that's wide enough for your roll-ups and whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until well blended. This is your classic French toast coating that'll give your roll-ups that custardy goodness when cooked.
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Melt your butter in a skillet over medium heat - not too hot or they'll burn before cooking through. Take each cinnamon roll-up, dip it in the egg mixture (don't let it soak too long or it'll get soggy!), then place it seam-side down in the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes total, using tongs to gently turn them every so often until they're beautifully golden brown on all sides.
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Transfer your golden roll-ups to a plate while they're still warm. They're absolutely delicious on their own, but feel free to dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or add a dollop of whipped cream if you're feeling fancy. Enjoy them while they're still warm and crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside!
# Notes:
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These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are perfect for weekend brunch and kid-friendly breakfasts. The combination of cinnamon roll filling and French toast coating creates a portable, fun breakfast treat that's easier to make than traditional cinnamon rolls.
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For extra decadence, try serving these with a simple cream cheese glaze made by mixing 2 oz softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and pourable.
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Fresh bread works best for this recipe as stale bread tends to crack when rolled. If your bread is slightly stale, you can microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it before flattening.