Baked French Toast Sticks with Vanilla Icing

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2 . Stage

Slice bread into 1-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into thirds, making sticks.

3 . Stage

Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a shallow bowl.

4 . Stage

Mix sugar, baking mix, and cinnamon together on a shallow plate.

5 . Stage

Dip sticks quickly into egg mixture on all sides. Don't make them too wet. Coat with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, turning once halfway through cooking, 15 to 20 minutes total.

7 . Stage

While sticks are baking, melt butter for icing in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, adding more milk if needed for drizzling consistency. Serve French toast sticks with icing.