Chewy French Toast Cookies for Breakfast Bliss Recipe
Enjoy a delightful breakfast treat with these chewy French Toast Cookies. Infused with warm cinnamon and maple flavors, these cookies are soft with a slightly crisp edge, perfect for a morning indulgence or an anytime snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Substitutable with vegan butter)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk (Use a flax egg for a vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup (Honey can be an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Maple Extract (Or use 1 tablespoon maple syrup)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Swap with gluten-free flour blend if desired)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Can be substituted with ginger or cardamom)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Flavorings and Egg Yolk: Mix in the large egg yolk, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and maple extract until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
- Shape and Roll Dough: Form the dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar to create a sweet, crunchy coating.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly set but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute vegan butter and use a flax egg instead of egg yolk.
- Maple extract can be substituted with 1 tablespoon of real maple syrup for a more natural flavor.
- Gluten-free flour blend can replace all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Rolling cookies in sugar before baking adds a subtle crispy texture and sweetness to the exterior.
- Do not overbake for a chewy center; remove from oven as soon as edges are set.
Keywords: French Toast Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Breakfast Cookies, Maple Cinnamon Cookies, Soft Baked Cookies
