Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups are a delightful twist on traditional French toast, combining the sweet and gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls with a crispy, golden exterior. These bite-sized treats are perfect for a fun breakfast or brunch, featuring a rich egg custard coating, a hint of vanilla, and a cinnamon sugar sprinkle, all pan-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups Ingredients
- 1 can of cinnamon rolls (typically 8 rolls)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- Butter for frying (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat to warm up while you prepare the rolls, ensuring it’s ready for frying.
- Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Unroll each cinnamon roll gently and flatten it slightly to create a thin layer for rolling after dipping.
- Make the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined to create a flavorful custard coating.
- Coat the rolls: Dip each flattened cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated on all sides for a rich French toast texture.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the egg-coated roll to enhance the cinnamon flavor and add sweetness.
- Roll up the cinnamon rolls: Carefully roll each cinnamon roll back up to enclose the cinnamon sugar and custard mixture inside.
- Cook the roll ups: Melt butter in the preheated skillet. Once hot, place the roll ups seam side down and fry, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- Serve immediately: Remove roll ups from skillet and serve warm, optionally drizzled with icing from the cinnamon roll can or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- You can use canned cinnamon rolls with icing included or without, depending on your preference for sweetness.
- To keep roll ups warm while frying batches, place cooked rolls on a baking sheet in a warm oven set to 200°F (95°C).
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Make sure the skillet is not too hot to prevent the outside from burning before the inside cooks.
- These roll ups are best enjoyed fresh and warm for soft centers and crisp exteriors.
