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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Breakfast

    Cinnamon Toast Recipe

    Published: Dec 30, 2021 ยท Updated: Nov 16, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Cinnamon Toast recipe that takes minutes to prepareโ€”the childhood snack we all grew up with and loved.

    Cinnamon Toast over a white plate with a stack of toast

    Cinnamon Toast Recipe

    Contents show
    Cinnamon Toast Recipe
    Equipment Needed
    How to make Cinnamon Toast
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Cinnamon Toast
    What to Serve with Cinnamon Toast
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Cinnamon toast
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Notes
    Nutrition

    My husband John LOVES Cinnamon Toast! It takes him to a super nostalgic place.

    I have to admit it has been a few years since I have made cinnamon toast. It is one of those recipes we love, but then it fades from thought with life going in different directions.

    John and I were reminiscing one day about our childhood favorite snacks.

    Have you heard of peanuts and coke? I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and had never heard of this combination before he started discussing it.

    He also loves boiled peanuts, which I learned to make when John and I married.

    Thankfully, we both had cinnamon sugar toast as kids and loved it.

    There are a couple of ways to make cinnamon toast, from super easy to also easy, but with an extra step or two. We will talk about all the different ways to make it below.

    Hawaiian bread, ground cinnamon, sugar, and butter on a counter top

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Cinnamon Toast! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Unsalted Butter
    • Sugar
    • Cinnamon
    • Bread Slicesย 

    Butter - Make sure the butter is nice and soft so it easily spreads on the bread.

    Cinnamon Sugar - The right proportion of cinnamon sugar helps balance these flavors.

    Bread - You can use any bread you have available. We love making it on soft white bread that reminds us of our childhoods. This recipe tastes great on English muffins, bagels, or whole wheat bread.

    Equipment Needed

    • Baking Sheet: We are huge fans of this cookie sheet with sides. You don't have to worry that you will remove the toast from the oven and have slices slide right off.
    • Parchment Paper:ย  I love that I can use parchment paper to help make it easier to remove the toast. They also make clean-up a breeze. You can also use a silicone mat.ย 
    • Butter Knife
    • Measuring Spoons/Cup
    • Heat-Resistant Potholders: A couple of years ago, we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a burner on, and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully, we walked by the kitchen, saw the smoke, and got it out ourselves. Since then, we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.ย 

    Cinnamon on top of sugar in a glass bowl near bread.

    How to make Cinnamon Toast

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    Super Easy

    I remember cinnamon toast being made by toasting the bread in a toaster and spreading butter over it as soon as it came out. Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the piece of bread and dive in.

    Easy

    Spread softened butter on the bread slices so the entire slice is covered. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top. Bake in a 350-degree F oven for 10 minutes.

    Advanced

    Ok, this is not advanced; it is just a couple more steps, but worth it. Combine butter, cinnamon, and sugar in a small bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.

    Spread butter mixture over each slice of bread until the entire slice gets a coating of cinnamon sugar butter. Cook in a 350-degree F oven for 10 minutes. At the end of cooking, broil until golden brown and bubbling.

    Cinnamon sugar covered toast on parchment paper lined baking sheet in the oven.

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead: Bread gets stale quickly, so we recommend making your Cinnamon Toast as you plan to eat it.

    Storage: Leftover toast turns stale and hard quickly, but leftover bread is perfect for French toast or bread pudding because of how well it absorbs liquid. Hereโ€™s our Overnight French Toast Casserole recipe we love serving for brunch.

    Freezing/How to Freeze + How to Reheat: Bread freezes well, and you can revive slices by popping them from frozen into the toaster.

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    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    You can use any bread you have available. We love making it on soft white bread that reminds us of our childhoods.

    Vegetarian Option: This recipe is naturally vegetarian.

    Vegan Option: Replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based alternative to make vegan Cinnamon Toast.

    Gluten-Free: Make this recipe with gluten-free bread to make it safe for a gluten-free diet.

    Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes six servings and scales easily to your desired yield.

    Make It Spicy: We have heard mixed reviews about the cereal, but you can add chili powder to the cinnamon sugar mixture to turn it into CinnaFuego toast.

    Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 10 grams of sugar per serving. Replace the white sugar with a sugar-free alternative to make it sugar-free.

    Cinnamon toast stacked on a white plate

    Tips for the Best Cinnamon Toast

    • You can make fantastic cinnamon toast with any of the methods shared.
    • Make sure the butter is nice and soft to spread on the bread and cover the surface of the toast completely.
    • If you are making this for a holiday morning or a larger crowd, you can easily double or triple the amount of butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Be sure to keep the cinnamon sugar and butter ratio balanced so the flavors stay balanced.

    What to Serve with Cinnamon Toast

    This Cinnamon Toast can be a snack or a sweet way to begin the day, depending on the time of day you enjoy it. Here are other easy and quick breakfast favorites perfect for busy weekday mornings.

    Sides: Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, Easy Pancake Muffins, Muffin Mix Pancakes, Air Fryer Sausage Links, 3 Ingredient Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls, Air Fryer Frozen Hashbrowns, Air Fryer Toaster Strudel

    Main Dishes: Sausage Biscuit & Gravy Casserole, Eggs in a Basket, Crock Pot Cheese Grits, Crock Pot Ham & Cheese Grits, Copycat Egg McMuffins

    Desserts: Raspberry Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling Cobbler, Lemon Dutch Baby, Crockpot Cinnamon Monkey Roll Bread

    Drinks: Copycat Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Coolatta, Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Coffee, Copycat Starbucks Frappuccino, Crock Pot Car

    Cinnamon sugar toast on a white plate

    When to Serve

    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Snack timeย 
    • Movie night
    • Sweet treat

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    Cinnamon toast on a white plate

    Cinnamon toast

    Easy cinnamon toast recipe made 3 different ways. The childhood snack we all grew up with and loved.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 slices
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 6 bread slices
    • ยผ cup Butter
    • ยผ cup White Sugar
    • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Cover each slice of bread with butter to the edges. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
    • Bake for 10 minutes

    Kitchen Tools

    • Cookie Sheets
    • Parchment Paper

    Notes

    Super Easy
    The way I remember cinnamon toast being made is toasting the bread in a toaster and spreading butter over it as soon as it comes out of the toaster. Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top of the piece of bread and diving in.
    ย 
    Easy
    Spread softened butter on the bread slices so the entire slice is covered. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.
    ย 
    Advanced
    Ok, this is not really advanced it is just a couple more steps but oh so worth it. Combine butter, cinnamon, and sugar in a small bowl and stir to completely combine.
    Spread over each slice of bread until the entire slice is covered in cinnamon sugar butter. Cook in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. At the end of cooking broil until golden brown and bubbling.
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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cinnamon toast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 167 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 20mg7%
    Sodium 190mg8%
    Potassium 33mg1%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 238IU5%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 71mg7%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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