Cinnamon Sugar Toast

There are few foods I grew up eating and this cinnamon sugar toast was one of them. My babysitter used to make it for me as an afternoon snack. On cold winter days, after the walk home from school, there were few snacks I looked forward to as much as this one. I have fond memories of sitting at the counter, enjoying this with a mug of hot cocoa. The toasty treat would bring life back into my pink nose and frozen limbs. Even the spicy cinnamon scent brought around a feeling of warmth and content.

This is a very easy snack to make and eat. It isn't fancy. It isn't pretentious. It doesn't try to pretend it is something it is not. This is simplicity at its finest.

I always get a little confused with people who go out and buy the cinnamon sugar pre-mixed spice in the grocery store. Honestly, it is so simple, making it much, much cheaper. Plus, you can adjust the ratio of cinnamon to sugar yourself, making it personalized to your tastes.

A good rule of thumb is one teaspoon cinnamon for every tablespoon of sugar. You can make a small batch or a big batch, but if you have a bowl and a spoon—really, you could even use your finger (and then lick it clean)—then you can have your very own cinnamon sugar in less than a minute. No excuses, people. No excuses.

This cinnamon sugar toast smells divine. We all know cinnamon and sugar are the best of friends, but when you sprinkle them on toast with a little butter? It's delectably simple. This is the perfect afternoon snack. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, you could have this with brunch. There is really no wrong way to eat this toast. Any way you decide to serve this, you'll be glad you did.

Cinnamon Sugar Toast

Yields 2 pieces of toast

2 slices of bread
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Butter, for spreading

Toast the bread.

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. When toast is done, butter the bread and heavily sprinkle the toast in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Now, eat.

Comments

[Michelle]

Simple and delicious! These make me think of my childhood, too!

[Maya Marie]

Cinnamon toast is definitely one of my favorite breakfasts, I actually had it for breakfast with an orange this morning. :)

[Toffee Bits and Chocolate Chips]

My absolute favorite snack as a kid too!!! So yummy! You can also make up a big batch of cinnamon sugar and keep it in a plastic bag for the next time you need it.

[Charissa]

I grew up eating this too....now I can't wait to try it again! Thanks for the reminder...I
I believe last time I ate this I replaced the sugar with Truvia and made this into a healthy recipe, without any sacrifice on flavour.

[Toffee Bits and Chocolate Chips]

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[Nicole]

Try it with icing sugar and cinnamon!

[Aveen]

I've never had cinnamon toast, and I'm starting to think I had a deprived childhood! I will be fixing this just as soon as I can get some bread made because it sounds like the most delicious thing ever.

[K]

Cinnamon toast is the ultimate nursery food for me, too. So comforting and heartwarming =D

[Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen]

Love this! I never grew up eating it as a kid but was introduced to it by my roommates when I was in school and was immediately hooked. I make mine a little differently, I toast the bread after putting the cinnamon sugar butter on it. I'll have to try it your way.

[Chris]

I gave it a try - largely because it looked like it was clearly within my range - and it turned out awesomely well. Thanks!!!

[Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes]

Something so simple that is so amazing! Thanks!

[discodev]

My grandma made this for us every time we went to her house, no matter what time of day it was. Now, I make it for my granddaughter. Like Grandma, I butter the bread (with LOTS of butter) and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar then toast it in the oven. Good old-fashioned comfort food and memories...the best!

[Candice]

My mom always made this for us with our chicken noodle soup but we used brown sugar instead of white. Sooo good! Now I do it for my kids too! :)

[Meggie]

I love cinnamon toast! I used your article for my persuasive essay- thanks!

[Cheryl]

My favorite snack when I was a kid. :) My brothers and sisters and I, along with my cousins would sit together and eat this during family visits.

[John Kearns]

You have just decided my breakfast for me :) Thank you, my Dad used to make this for me!