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French Toast Cookies with Maple Glaze

French Toast Cookies with Maple Glaze
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of breakfast and dessert with these French Toast Cookies with Maple Glaze. Infused with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, and drizzled with a glossy maple glaze, these cookies offer a sweet taste reminiscent of classic French toast. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as an afternoon treat, they are sure to impress your family and friends. With a simple recipe that’s approachable for bakers of all skill levels, these cookies combine the comfort of home-baked goodness with an elegant presentation, making them an irresistible addition to any occasion.

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 (for breadcrumbs)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 TBSP milk (for glaze)
  • 2 TBSP maple syrup (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix well.
  4. Stir in the nutmeg, salt, and baking powder, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, mixing until fully incorporated.
  6. Shape the dough into ping-pong-sized balls.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar with 1 TBSP of cinnamon.
  8. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing them on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  9. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten each cookie slightly. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to set and golden brown on edges. Allow them to cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  10. Spread breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and toast until crisp; set aside.
  11. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; once melted, reduce heat to medium-low and allow it to foam until it turns deep nut brown; add toasted breadcrumbs and sauté for one minute.
  12. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth glaze.
  13. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies and sprinkle with brown buttered breadcrumbs. Let glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving.

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