Chewy French Toast Cookies for Breakfast Recipe
These Chewy French Toast Cookies offer a delightful breakfast-inspired treat with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, maple, and vanilla. Soft and chewy, these cookies bring the essence of classic French toast into an easy-to-make cookie form, perfect for morning indulgence or delightful snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Maple Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For Coating
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream the Butters and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is crucial for a chewy texture.
- Mix in Egg and Extracts: Add the large egg yolk, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and maple extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until everything is well combined to build the cookie’s signature flavor and chewiness.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all spices and leavening agent.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until all ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Shape the Cookie Dough: Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and then roll each ball in the reserved granulated sugar to give a sweet and sparkly coating.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and retain their chewy texture.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the unsalted butter with vegan butter and replace the egg yolk with a flax egg.
- If you don’t have maple extract, use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup as an alternative to maintain the authentic French toast flavor.
- Gluten-free flour blends can be used instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven; cookies should be soft but set around the edges.
- Light corn syrup contributes to the chewiness but can be substituted with honey if preferred.
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