Description
Chewy French Toast Cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple with a soft, chewy texture reminiscent of classic French toast. Perfectly spiced and sweetened, these cookies offer a delightful treat that captures the essence of breakfast in a handheld form.
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
- ÂĽ teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- ÂĽ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined, creating a creamy base for the dough.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and maple extract (or pure maple syrup). Mix thoroughly until these wet ingredients are fully incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. This evenly distributes the spices and leavening agent.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently but thoroughly until a smooth and cohesive dough forms, ready for shaping.
- Roll in Sugar: Using a scoop or your hands, form 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) dough balls. Roll each dough ball in the ÂĽ cup of granulated sugar to coat them evenly, adding a slight crunch and sweetness to the exterior.
- Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto 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 until the cookies are set on the edges but remain soft and chewy in the center.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set further. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to enjoy the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- For a stronger maple flavor, use pure maple syrup instead of maple extract.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with the sugars.
- Do not overbake to maintain the chewy texture; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed.
- Sugar coating adds a sweet crunch and enhances the cookie’s golden exterior.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
