Chewy French Toast Cookies for Breakfast Bliss Recipe
Enjoy these Chewy French Toast Cookies, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. These cookies combine warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with a soft, chewy texture reminiscent of classic French toast. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, they offer a delightful morning treat or an anytime indulgence.
- 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
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: 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 Wet Ingredients: Mix in the large egg yolk, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and maple extract until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to distribute the spices and leavening agents evenly.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape and Roll Dough Balls: Form the dough into 1.5-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat, adding a slight crunch and sweetness to the exterior.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be slightly set on the edges with a soft, chewy center when done.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute vegan butter and use a flax egg to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Maple extract can be replaced with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for a natural sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Ground nutmeg may be substituted with ginger or cardamom for a different spice profile.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar gives the cookies a delightful crunchy coating.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center for the best chewy texture.
Keywords: French Toast Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Breakfast Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Maple Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe
