Chewy French Toast Cookies for Breakfast Bliss Recipe
Enjoy a delightful twist to breakfast with these Chewy French Toast Cookies. Combining the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple with a soft, chewy texture, these cookies make a perfect morning treat or anytime snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- 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 of 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.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring proper incorporation of air.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the large egg yolk, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could toughen the cookies.
- Shape and Roll: Form the dough into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat evenly, which adds a sweet, crunchy outer texture.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, allowing room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. They should be slightly set on the edges but remain soft in the center for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute unsalted butter with vegan butter and use a flax egg instead of the egg yolk.
- Maple extract can be replaced with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for a more natural flavor.
- You can use gluten-free flour blend if you require gluten-free cookies, ensuring the same quantity as all-purpose flour.
- Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking creates a pleasantly sweet and slightly crunchy exterior.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft and chewy in the center.
Keywords: French Toast Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Breakfast Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Maple Cookies, Soft Cookies
