Double Cinnamon French Toast

I think I first got this one from the Food Network. Emeril to be exact. I guess I could look it up...but I don't feel like it. I'll give credit to Emeril! This is my go-to French Toast recipe. I haven't found another one that sounds as good. Unless you get into stuffed French Toast, which I haven't done yet. This is the best basic recipe I've seen. And use real maple syrup here, not pancake syrup. It makes a difference!

I usually use cinnamon bread with this one. SO yummy!

1 C maple syrup
3 Tbsp butter
2 tsp cinnamon
3 lg eggs
1 C whipping cream or half-n-half
2 tsp vanilla extract
cinnamon or egg bread

Bring syrup, 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp cinnamon to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 Tbsp syrup mixture and remaining cinnamon in bowl. Place bread slices in baking dish. Pour egg mixture over; turn to coat. Pierce bread. Let stand 5 minutes. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in large skillet. Add bread and cook until browned. Add 1 Tbsp butter to skillet. Turn bread over and cook until browned. Serve with remaining syrup.