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5 Minute Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Toast…the quick fix dessert we’re all in need of from time to time. Made using a good amount of cinnamon, a touch of sugar, and a bit of chocolate, for an extra special cinnamon sugar toast. It’s beyond delicious and the easiest to make. Every toasted sandwich is soft, buttery, and full of melted chocolate inside, and crisp and caramelized edges on the outside…with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. ‘Tis heavenly.

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Do you remember all those times the last few weeks that I said I was really into “old-school” or retro-style recipes? Well, this might just be my favorite yet. And it’s not that this is really “old-school”, but man these sandwiches remind me of being a kid in Cleveland.

A good Saturday morning meant dad was making his cinnamon sugar toast, which yes was just cinnamon, sugar, and toast…but with a good amount of butter. My dad’s cinnamon toast was my absolute favorite. Sure, I might be remembering it better than it was, but does it matter. It was delicious, and my favorite thing to wake up to come Saturday morning. I would imagine a lot of you can probably relate?

Cinnamon toast is such a classic. It’s one of those childhood comfort foods I will never stop loving…which brings me today.

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Honestly, this sandwich requires no recipe, but then it does. Because while it’s just four ingredients, it really is one of the best things you can make this week. So I wanted to be sure to bring it to everyone’s attention.

I first started making this years ago…after not the best day, and I’ve continued to make them all these years later.

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The FAST Details

My dad made his cinnamon toast simply with soft whole grain bread, butter, and homemade cinnamon sugar…which yes, is just cinnamon and sugar mixed together. The key was the soft bread. He used good ole’ whole wheat bread, the kind your mom would make you peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on. It’s got to be soft.

And then, of course, butter – and lots of it, coupled with plenty of cinnamon sugar. Dad made his best pieces of cinnamon toast with just a smidge too much butter. The butter would stay in a puddle with the cinnamon sugar on top? Oh my gosh, it made for the best bite of toast.

Beyond good.

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So, I took my dad’s exact idea for cinnamon toast and I made a chocolate sandwich out of it. My only addition? Chocolate. Right there in the center.

And you know something, I know it’s simple, and I know this concept is not overly creative, but something about this recipe is just so special. And SO DELICIOUS.

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The outside edges of the bread caramelize in the skillet, but the middle stays soft and buttery. Then, all the chocolate in the center of each sandwich melts into a puddle of molten chocolate goodness.

It is every bit as delicious as it sounds. A really great treat that can be made in just minutes. And at any time of day…breakfast, lunch, after dinner, and definitely late night. It’s always good…and I will not lie, an extra dusting of cinnamon sugar will make everything even better.

So what do you guys think? A little 5 minute Tuesday treat? Yep, it’s a good idea!

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Looking for other quick sweet treats? Here are some of my favorites:

5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake

5 Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cake

Salted Tahini Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lastly, if you make this 5 Minute Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Toast be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

5 Minute Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Toast

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 345 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Instructions

  • 1. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
    2. Gently toast each slice of bread in the toaster until warm. Butter the outside of each slice, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (you will not need all the sugar). Sandwich the chocolate between the 2 slices, cinnamon sugar sides facing out.
    3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich 1-2 minutes per side, until the chocolate has melted. Eat warm…and enjoy!
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  1. Oh my gosh! This looks amazing! What a great idea for the days you need something simple but incredible! Pinned!

  2. Oh yes, I need this toast in my life! Love! Sorry about the macarons, they can be notoriously tricky. Did you test your oven temp? Doubling up on baking sheets can help too. Sometimes you just have to take a break & then come back to it later!

  3. I have a love/hate relationship with macarons. When they turn out perfectly I want to high-five everyone I see…when they don’t I usually throw them in the trash as aggressively as I can and swear a little bit.

    Sometimes a simple reset it what you need!

    1. I got the macarons and Friday and jumped for joy!! But trust me, on Thursday I did the whole swearing into the trash thing…

  4. Oh man–I’ve had those kind of days. So frustrating. I still have yet to make macarons! It is the one classic French dessert that I never made in culinary school (and never have attempted at home). I really want to try them though.

    I’m wondering whether the altitude and humidity level is causing that to happen? I would suggest letting them dry out a bit more?

  5. Tieghan I know that feeling. Today while eating milk and cereal I started day dreaming and suddenly milk and cereal bowl fell all over. Literally. Worst day start lol!
    Chocolate always helps!

  6. Cinnamon toast is one of my favorite breakfasts and late night snacks- I can’t believe I never thought of adding chocolate! Totally doing that next time!

  7. HOLY MOLY WHERE HAS THIS SANDWICH BEEN ALL MY LIFE. I mean, sorry for all the yelling. BUT SERIOUSLY.

    1. Yelling is kind of needed for these!! Thanks Stephanie!!! Hope you are well!!

      Oh and I am just waiting for the exciting pic coming soon on instagram!!

  8. Good god YES. Why haven’t I been doing this every day for my entire pregnancy?! Unreasonable. That changes today!

  9. This is brilliant. Since this uses ingredients I always have on hand, I’ll never again have to succumb to the last resort of eating plain chocolate chips when the chocolate cravings strike! Thanks for the idea! I hope you have a relaxing weekend after what sounds like quite a frustrating week 🙂