Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Cinnamon sugar French toast sticks on a cream plate with a dish of syrup.

5 from 1 vote

My Cinnamon French Toast Sticks are cut from thick slices of bread, soaked in a rich custard, and rolled in crunchy cinnamon sugar as soon as they're done cooking. Dipped in maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or just eaten on their own, your kids are gonna have to fight you for these!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: French

Servings: pieces

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Cynthia Christensen

Equipment

Ingredients

French Toast

8 slices bread of your choice sliced 1 inch thick
4 large eggs
½ cup half and half or heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt or 1/16 teaspoon table salt
Butter and oil for pan

Cinnamon sugar

1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Slice bread into one inch thick slices and then cut off crusts, if you want. Slice each piece of bread into one inch sticks.
Place on a wire rack to dry overnight, dry in a 200°F oven for 15 minutes, or just use them as they are.
Whisk eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and pour into a shallow dish or bowl.
Warm large nonstick pan to medium heat. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil and one tablespoon of butter to the pan and allow the butter to melt to melt.
Dip bread sticks in egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly.
Place 4 to 6 sticks in the pan and cook about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and cook about 2 minutes on each of the other sides, including the ends.
Remove finished French toast sticks and immediately drop into the cinnamon sugar, rolling to coat on all sides.
Place on a wire rack set on a sheet pan (to prevent sogginess) and keep warm in a 200° oven. Repeat with the rest of the sticks.
Serve with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit.

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