Description
These French Toast Cookies combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon, maple syrup, and buttery sweetness into a soft, chewy cookie reminiscent of classic French toast. Perfect for a cozy breakfast treat or a delightful snack, these cookies offer a unique twist on the traditional snickerdoodle with a hint of maple that elevates the flavor profile.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375° F (190° C) and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter with the brown sugar, stirring until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Maple Syrup: Beat in the egg and maple syrup until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon to create the rolling sugar coating.
- Shape Cookies: Use about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough to form balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture ensuring an even coating.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes; this helps them firm up. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- The addition of maple syrup adds a delightful depth of flavor, taking these snickerdoodle-inspired cookies to the next level.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the cinnamon in the sugar coating slightly.
- Ensure butter is cooled but still liquid to properly combine with sugar without scrambling the egg.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 93 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 209 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
