Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a crunchy cereal coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend. It’s not heavy or overly sweet either. It makes a great breakfast or snack, and if you’re not a cinnamon fan, feel free to omit it. It will still taste great! If you’re looking for a light & crispy treat that’s not overly sweet, this recipe is for you.
When you make a light and crunchy cereal and pair it with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, you get a great snack. The addition of cinnamon takes it up a notch. This homemade cereal is a simple, comforting treat for any time of day. Not a fan of cinnamon? Don’t worry, it’s still good without it.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
Directions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the Dough:
- Remove the top sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small squares, about 1/2 inch each.
- Transfer the parchment paper with the cut dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake the Cereal:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the squares are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Topping:
- While the cereal is baking, mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter.
- Coat the Cereal:
- Once the cereal is baked, remove it from the oven and brush the melted butter over the top.
- Immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cereal while it’s still warm.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cereal to cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, break apart any squares that are stuck together.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Enjoy this Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch as a crunchy and sweet addition to your breakfast or snack time!
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