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French Toast Cookies with Maple Glaze

French Toast Cookies with Maple Glaze

Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Toast Cookies with Maple Glaze—a delightful treat that captures the essence of breakfast in a sweet, portable form. These cookies feature a soft texture complemented by a luscious glaze, making them perfect for any occasion, from brunch gatherings to afternoon snacks. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, every bite offers a cozy embrace reminiscent of your favorite morning meal. The addition of brown butter breadcrumbs adds a unique crunch, elevating these cookies to new heights. Easy to prepare and fun for the whole family, these cookies are sure to impress everyone at your table.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 TBSP maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 TBSP cinnamon
  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter for breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup fresh white bread crumb
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 TBSP milk
  • 2 TBSP maple syrup for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined.
  4. Add freshly ground nutmeg, salt, and baking powder; mix well. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into ping-pong-sized balls and roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on baking sheets.
  6. Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  7. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare brown butter breadcrumbs by melting unsalted butter in a skillet; toss in toasted bread crumbs until golden brown.
  9. Create the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and salt until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies topped with breadcrumbs.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor variations.

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