Double Cinnamon French Toast

Combine syrup, 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tsp. cinnamon in a medium saucepan and heat to a boil. Boil mixture 2 minutes. Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 tbsp. syrup mixture and remaining 1 tsp. cinnamon in a large bowl. Place bread slices in a large baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread, turning to coat. Poke bread in four or five places with a fork. Let bread soak 5 minutes. Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook about 3 minutes on 1 side until browned. Add remaining 1 tbsp. butter and turn bread over. Cook bread until browned. Serve with remaining syrup.