Pumpkin French Bread Sticks

1 loaf French bread or brioche cut into 1″ thick slices, then into thirds

4 large eggs

2/3 C. milk

1/2 C. pumpkin puree

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/4 C. granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

 

Set a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat, add a small amount of butter and melt. In a small rectangular baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Dip the bread into the mixture, flip sides and then place on the hot skillet. Cook until each side is golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, in a small rectangular baking dish, combine the sugar and cinnamon, set aside. Remove the fully cooked French toast sticks from the skillet and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve hot with maple syrup or buttered pecan syrup.