Description
These Chewy French Toast Cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of classic French toast with a soft, chewy texture. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Shape the Cookies
- Scoop out dough and roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the 1/4 cup sugar until fully coated.
- Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- The centers will be very soft when removed from the oven, so let them rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cool and Enjoy
- Once cooled, these cookies will have a chewy texture with slightly crisp edges—just like the perfect French toast!
Notes
- Why Use an Egg Yolk? The egg yolk adds richness and helps create that perfect chewy texture.
- Why Corn Syrup? It keeps the cookies extra soft and chewy, preventing them from becoming dry.
- Can I Use Maple Syrup Instead of Extract? Maple syrup won’t give the cookies the same strong flavor, so maple extract is highly recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: American, Breakfast
- Cuisine: Baking
Keywords: Chewy French Toast Cookies, French toast cookies, breakfast cookies, soft cinnamon cookies