Chewy French Toast Cookies for Breakfast Bliss Recipe
Enjoy the delightful experience of Chewy French Toast Cookies, a unique breakfast-inspired treat combining buttery richness with warm cinnamon and maple flavors. These cookies are soft in the center and lightly crisp on the edges, perfect for a morning indulgence 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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Main 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)
- 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 and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, providing a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the large egg yolk, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and maple extract to the creamed butter and sugars. Mix thoroughly until the mixture 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 leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently and just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make the cookies tough.
- Shape and Roll Dough Balls: Shape the dough into 1.5-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat the exterior, adding a sweet, slightly crunchy layer on the outside.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are slightly set while the centers remain soft and chewy for optimal texture.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the butter with vegan butter and the egg yolk with a flax egg.
- You can substitute light corn syrup with honey for natural sweetness.
- Maple extract can be replaced with 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup for a richer taste.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe suitable for gluten-intolerant individuals.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds a delicate crunchy coating and enhances sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
Keywords: French Toast Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Breakfast Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Maple Cookies, Homemade Cookies
