Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups

• Rolling the bread creates more texture and crisp edges

• Cinnamon sugar caramelizes into the perfect crust

• The inside stays soft and custardy

• Drizzle at the end melts right into the rolls

They’re meant to be eaten WARMMMM

• ½ cup light brown sugar

• 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• Pinch of salt

French Toast Rolls

• 10–12 slices of white bread or sourdough bread, crusts removed

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup milk or heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

For Cooking

• 3–4 tbsp butter, divided

Optional Drizzle

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

1. Prep the Bread
   Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin. Roll tightly and set aside.

2. Make the Cinnamon Filling
   In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt until smooth. Set aside.

3. Make the Custard
   In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until smooth.

4. Dip & Cook
   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
   Dip each roll quickly into the custard and place seam-side down in the pan.
   Cook, turning gently, until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).

5. Cinnamon Sugar Finish
   Toss warm rolls immediately in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

6. Drizzle (Optional but Encouraged)
   Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.

• Best eaten warm

• Extra drizzle

• Perfect for brunch, and holidays

These don’t need a special occasion, but they feel like one <3

-Briangelecooks<3

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