Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a crunchy cereal coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend. It's not heavy or overly sweet and makes a great breakfast or snack.
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
Instructions
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.