Description
These Chewy French Toast Cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup into a delightful breakfast-inspired treat. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, these cookies are enhanced with optional pecans or walnuts for added texture. Perfect for a cozy morning or a sweet snack, they bring all the nostalgic taste of French toast into a convenient cookie form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Optional
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract and maple syrup until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in nuts: If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts to add texture and nutty flavor to the dough.
- Portion dough onto baking sheet: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional finishing touch: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar and drizzle additional maple syrup over them if desired for enhanced sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle additional maple syrup over the cookies after baking.
- The cookies will remain soft and chewy if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
