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Caramelized cinnamon roll French toast slices stacked on a plate, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with icing glaze, golden-brown edges with a sticky, juicy finish.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Cinnamon roll french toast combines gooey cinnamon rolls with custardy french toast for an indulgent breakfast ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 count) with icing packet
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter for cooking
For Serving
  • 1 packet reserved icing from cinnamon roll can
  • pure maple syrup warmed
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • fresh berries optional
  • whipped cream optional

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet For even cooking
  • Shallow bowl For custard mixture
  • Whisk To beat eggs and milk
  • Wide spatula For flipping rolls
  • Rolling Pin Optional, for flattening rolls
  • Griddle Optional, to cook multiple at once

Method
 

  1. Warm the reserved icing slightly, drizzle over cooked rolls, and serve with syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream if desired.
  2. Beat Eggs – Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth and combined.
  3. Mix Custard – Add milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the eggs and whisk until well combined.
  4. Heat Skillet – Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt butter.
  5. Dip Rolls – Dip each flattened cinnamon roll in the custard mixture for about 15 seconds per side, letting excess drip off.
  6. Cook Toast – Place rolls in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Add Icing – Warm the reserved icing slightly, drizzle over cooked rolls, and serve with syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.