Description
These Chewy French Toast Cookies feature a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet maple and vanilla flavors, delivering a soft and chewy texture reminiscent of classic French toast. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- â…“ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup (120ml) light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) maple extract (or 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup)
Dry Ingredients
- 2â…“ cups (292g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (2.5g) ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25g) salt
For Rolling
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and maple extract (or pure maple syrup) to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until all wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
- Roll in Sugar: Scoop dough balls approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter, then roll each ball in the ¼ cup granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Bake: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, just until the cookies are set but remain soft in the center.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use pure maple syrup instead of maple extract.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies to maintain their chewy texture.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, increase the cinnamon and nutmeg slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
