Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast Recipe

Elevate your breakfast with Grandma Mac's secret recipe for cinnamon toast! This isn't your average cinnamon toast – we're creating a luscious brown sugar and cinnamon butter mixture, then broiling it to bubbly perfection. Inspired by Ohio's finest home cooking, this recipe delivers a warm, gooey treat in just minutes. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 686.2 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
a pinch of salt
2 slices bread

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How to Make Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast

In a small mixing bowl, cream together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter and 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Lightly toast your bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
Spread the entire top of each toast slice generously with the brown sugar cinnamon butter mixture.
Place the toast slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and slightly caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
Remove from the broiler and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
Cut into triangles and serve warm. Enjoy this delicious breakfast treat!
Store leftover butter mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

293g

Fat

99g

Carbs

32g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast?

Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast?

Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast has approximately 686.2 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast?

The key ingredients for Grandma Mac's Cinnamon Toast are Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Milk, Cinnamon, Salt, Bread. See the full list with measurements above.