Imagine starting your morning with the sweet, enticing aroma of cinnamon and the warm, comforting essence of French toast. Now, combine that with the joy of a cinnamon roll, and you have the perfect breakfast treat: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups.
This delightful twist on traditional breakfast favorites marries the soft, gooey texture of cinnamon rolls with the eggy satisfaction of French toast, all wrapped up in an easy-to-eat format. Whether you’re preparing a special breakfast for family or simply treating yourself on a lazy weekend morning, these roll-ups are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction.
These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are not just delicious; they’re also a fun way to bring a bit of creativity to your morning routine. With ingredients like creamy cinnamon butter, rich cream cheese icing, and the warm rush of cinnamon and sugar, each bite is a perfect blend of textures and tastes that melt in your mouth.
Plus, they’re versatile enough to serve as a sweet breakfast or a cozy dessert. Let’s dive into making these scrumptious roll-ups that promise to be a hit for any cinnamon lover.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
- For the Roll-Ups:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 8 slices thick, soft bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for assembly)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for assembly)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for assembly)
- For the Icing:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
- Prepare Cinnamon Butter:
- In a bowl, mix together butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Prepare Bread:
- Trim the crusts off the bread slices, roll each slice flat with a rolling pin, and evenly spread the cinnamon butter over each slice.
- Roll each slice tightly into a log.
- Make French Toast:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Dip each bread roll quickly in the egg mixture, ensuring it’s completely coated.
- In a skillet, melt a bit of butter over medium heat and fry the rolls until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Sugar Coating:
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small dish.
- Roll the cooked bread rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Prepare Icing:
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese, softened butter, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Serve:
- Serve the French toast roll-ups warm, drizzled with the cream cheese icing or use the icing as a dip.
