Cozy After School Cinnamon Toast
A quick and easy homemade cinnamon toast recipe perfect for a comforting after-school snack. Made with simple ingredients, it delivers a buttery, sweet, and crispy treat that brings nostalgic warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sturdy white or whole wheat bread (day-old or slightly firm works best)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir well until evenly combined. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Using a butter knife or spatula, spread about 3/4 tablespoon of softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and warm for 1-2 minutes.
- Place the buttered side of the bread down onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the bread over and quickly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly on the toasted side. Gently press the sugar into the warm bread with the back of a spoon.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sugar caramelizes and forms a slightly crunchy crust. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Transfer the cinnamon toast to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess butter if needed. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Cut into halves or quarters if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use softened butter for easy spreading. Medium heat is key to avoid burning the butter and sugar. Day-old or slightly firm bread crisps better than fresh bread. Press cinnamon sugar into warm bread for better caramelization. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours and reheated in a toaster oven or skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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