Description

Indulge in these chewy French Toast Cookies, a delightful breakfast treat combining the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple with a soft, buttery texture. These cookies bring the essence of classic French toast into a perfectly portable, sweet cookie form, ideal for starting your day with a cozy and satisfying bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter (Substitutable with vegan butter)
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)
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar

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 ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
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 and fluffy, which incorporates air and helps with the cookie texture.
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the large egg yolk, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract into the creamed butter mixture until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to combine the leavening agents and spices evenly.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently and only until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping the cookies tender.
Shape Dough Balls: Scoop and shape the dough into 1.5-inch balls ensuring even sized cookies for predictable baking results.
Roll in Sugar: Roll each dough ball in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar to create a slightly crisp, sparkling exterior on the cookies.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are slightly set but the centers remain soft, giving the cookies their characteristic chewiness. Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

You can substitute vegan butter and use a flax egg to make these cookies vegan-friendly.
For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
If you do not have maple extract, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup works as a flavorful alternative.
Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds a delightful crunch and a touch of sparkle to the cookie surface.
Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft in the center for the perfect chewy texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: French Toast Cookies, Breakfast Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Maple Cookies, Sweet Breakfast Treat