Cinnamon Toast is a classic and simple childhood favorite that dates back eons! It makes for a yummy breakfast or quick afternoon snack.
Cinnamon lovers, don’t miss our cinnamon cake or cinnamon butter!
The Best Cinnamon Sugar Toast
I can hear you thinking, “A recipe…for cinnamon toast? Really? Don’t you just spread butter and cinnamon on toast?” I mean, sure. This “recipe” is super simple, but lemme me tell you, it will elevate your toast to the next level.
Instead of just buttering a slice of toast and sprinkling on some cinnamon, we’re making a paste with butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, spreading it all over the bread, then baking it before popping it under the broiler.
By baking it, the bread gets nice and toasty, then sticking it under the broiler at the end makes certain the topping is caramelized. It’s like creme brûlée cinnamon toast!
Ingredients Needed
This easy breakfast treat is made with just 6 ingredients – and I bet most of them are already in your cupboard.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Unsalted butter – It should be at room temperature so it’s easy to combine with the other ingredients.
- Granulated sugar – For sweetness. Don’t skip it.
- Ground cinnamon – The star of this easy breakfast treat!
- Salt – Helps to balance out the other flavors.
- Vanilla – For a bit of flavor.
- White sandwich bread – Either from the store or homemade white bread.
Recipe Variations
Here are a few easy variations for making cinnamon sugar toast.
- Use different bread. You can use whole wheat or brioche bread instead of white bread. All delish!
- Use brown sugar. Try swapping out the granulated sugar with brown sugar (or a combo of both!) So good. But do not skip the sugar.
How to Make Cinnamon Toast
While you may just want to slather butter and cinnamon on a slice of toast, I promise you that following these quick steps is worth the 10 minutes!
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Make the sugar paste. Combine the butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla until it forms a paste.
- Coat the bread. Evenly spread the mixture over one side of each slice, all the way to the edges.
- Bake. Bake the cinnamon bread slices on a baking sheet at 350F for 10 minutes.
- Broil. Turn the broiler on high and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sugar is bubbling.
- Enjoy. Cool for a few minutes, slice in half, and serve.
Tips for Success
Make the perfect cinnamon toast with these easy tips.
- Don’t skimp on the butter mixture. Each slice, IMHO, should have a solid tablespoon of the butter mixture. It may seem like a lot, but trust me.
- Spread the butter mixture all the way to the edges! This not only helps prevent any exposed areas of the bread from burning while under the broiler, but you’re also guaranteed every bite is glorious.
- Adjust the serving size. You can easily scale this recipe up or down to make as many or as few slices as you like.
Serving Suggestions
This cinnamon sugar toast is an easy breakfast idea for any day of the week. Enjoy it with your favorite eggs – whether scrambled eggs, fried eggs, or poached eggs – and some breakfast sausage or bacon for a quick and balanced meal.
You can also whip this up as an afternoon snack when you’re craving something a little sweet. It’s truly perfect anytime!
More Easy Breakfast Recipes:
- Easy Cinnamon Rolls
- Just Crack An Egg (Ore Ida Copycat)
- Cocoa Steel Cut Oats
- Overnight Oats
- Challah French Toast
- Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
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Cinnamon Toast
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place oven rack 6 inches from the broiler.
- In a small bowl, smoosh the butter, sugar, cinnamon, salt, add vanilla together until completely combined and it forms a paste.
- Divide mixture evenly between the slices and spread over one side, covering the surface all the way to the edges. (It's going to seem like a lot, but trust me!)
- Transfer bread slices to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Then turn the broiler on high and broil the toast until deep golden brown and the sugar is bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. (Watch it very carefully – the bread can go from glorious to burnt in seconds! Do not walk away.)
- Allow the toast to cool slightly, slice in halves diagonally, and serve.
