Description
Delicious and chewy cookies that capture the essence of French toast, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Maple Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soften the butter until it is pliable but not melted.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and light brown sugar until glossy.
- Add the egg yolk, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract and mix until thick.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, then coat them in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set and centers are puffed.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a banana twist, add ripe, mashed banana to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, breakfast, French toast, sweet, chewy