Description
Warm cinnamon-sugar filling wrapped in crispy, custardy bread—these quick and fun roll-ups deliver classic cinnamon roll flavor in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 slices white sandwich bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
- Remove crusts from bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.
- Spread filling evenly over each slice, then roll tightly and seal edges.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each roll-up briefly in the egg mixture to coat.
- Place seam-side down in skillet and cook until golden on all sides.
- Rotate and cook evenly for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towel to drain excess butter.
- Serve warm with syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit.
Notes
Flatten bread well and avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Cook on medium heat for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll french toast roll-ups, easy breakfast, quick brunch, cinnamon toast, kid friendly breakfast