Sugar Free French Toast Cookies have all of the cozy flavors of French toast in a buttery cookie form.
Made with warm cinnamon, sugar-free maple syrup, and a brown sugar alternative, these soft and chewy cookies capture the comforting taste of a classic breakfast favorite without the added sugar.
What you will read about.
Why you will like this recipe.
These cookies are perfect for enjoying with your morning coffee, serving as an afternoon snack, or sharing with family and friends who appreciate a delicious no added sugar dessert.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- Easy ingredients. Everything you need can be found in your pantry or at most grocery stores
- Simple to make. No complicated steps or special baking techniques required.
- Easily Customizable. Add nuts, sugar free white chocolate chips, or extra spices to make them your own.
- Unique Sugar Free Recipe. These cookies have a flavor profile that is similar to cinnamon French toast with maple syrup, making them a unique addition to your sugar free cookie collection.
Have you tried my recipe for No Added Sugar Cornflake Cookies?
Made with just six ingredients, those nostalgic cookies are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
Both this recipe for French Toast Cookies and that recipe for Cornflake Cookies are breakfast-inspired cookies that are made without adding sugar.
To give these cookies that maple syrup flavor that is synonymous with French Toast, you can use a sugar free maple syrup. You can find sugar free maple syrup here.
Ingredients Needed.
- Flour. Regular all purpose flour.
- Baking Soda. Baking soda helps the cookies rise slightly and contributes to their soft, chewy texture
- Ground Nutmeg This helps to add a nice balance for the flavors.
- Ground Cinnamon. This helps to give the cookies their signature French toast flavor.
- Butter. Your butter should be softened.
- Brown Sugar Alternative. Select a brown sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with brown sugar and that can also be baked with.
- Egg. Use a large egg that is at room temperature.
- Sugar Free Maple Syrup. This adds moisture and the classic maple flavor associated with French toast. Choose a sugar free maple syrup that you enjoy the taste of, as the flavor will be noticeable in the finished cookies.
- Maple Extract Vanilla extract can be used instead. This adds to the 'French toast flavor'.
How to Make No Added Sugar French Toast Cookies.
- Prep Time 15 minutes .
- Bake Time 9-11 minutes .
- Servings 18-20 cookies, depending on the scoop sized used .
- How to serve : These cookies are delicious served slightly warm, allowing the cinnamon and maple flavors to really shine. Enjoy them fresh from the cooling rack or warmed in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- Notes: You will need mixing bowls, a whisk, baking sheets, and a medium sized cookie scoop.
- Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Also, prep or line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Dry Ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour, baking soda, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon.
- Cream. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar alternative until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Then add the egg, the maple syrup, and extract to the bowl and mix until the ingredients are smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then set the speed to low speed. Gradually add the dry ingredients from the second step to the mixing bowl and mix until a soft cookie dough forms and no dry pockets remain. Try not to overmix the ingredients.
- Bake. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough and place the cookies about two inches apart on your prepare baking sheets.Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so that they can set. Then transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Tips for making the best Sugar Free French Toast Cookies.
Sometimes sugar alternatives can vary in sweetness and moisture levels. If your cookie dough seems too dry when scooping you can add a teaspoon or two additional of the sugar free maple syrup for a bit of moisture. On the other hand, if the dough seems too soft, you can add up to an extra tablespoon of flour.
More helpful tips for you.
- Brown sugar alternatives provide a deeper flavor that mimics the rich taste of traditional French toast better than plain granulated sweeteners. Select a brown sugar alternative that measures like regular brown sugar and that can also be baked with. Alternatives, such as Swerve Brown or Lakanto Golden, can add a rich, caramel-like flavor that helps mimic traditional French toast.
- Use softened butter that is cool to the touch but easily leaves an indent when pressed. Softened butter creams more easily with the sweetener, helping create cookies with a tender texture. If you are using unsalted butter, you can add ¼ teaspoon salt to the flour.
- Your cookies are done baking when the edges are lightly golden and set, while the centers still appear slightly soft. The tops should look dry rather than shiny, and the cookies should no longer appear wet in the middle. Because sugar free cookies can continue to firm up as they cool, it is important to not overbake them. Removing the cookies from the oven when the centers are still a little soft will help keep the cookies tender and chewy.
FAQ
- Can I make these cookies completely sugar free?
Yes. Use a brown sugar alternative and a sugar free maple syrup to keep the recipe sugar free. Be sure to check ingredient labels, as some brands may contain small amounts of sugar. - What is the best brown sugar alternative for this recipe?
I like brown sugar substitutes such as Swerve Brown or Lakanto Golden as they provide a rich flavor similar to traditional brown sugar. - Can I use regular maple syrup instead of sugar free maple syrup?
Yes, if you are not concerned about keeping the recipe sugar free. Regular maple syrup will add a bit more moisture and sweetness to the cookies. You can omit the maple extract or use a vanilla extract instead. - Why did my cookies spread too much?
Butter that is too soft or warm can cause excessive spreading. Not using actual butter can do this too as can using a butter that has a higher amount of water added to it. If your dough seems soft, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes before baking. - Why are my cookies dry?
This can happen when too much flour is added or overbaking the cookies, as these are the most common causes. Measure the flour carefully and remove the cookies from the oven when the centers are still slightly soft.
Variations.
- My favorite is making Maple Pecan Cookies. Simply fold in a ½ cup of chopped pecans to the combined dough for a nutty twist that pairs perfectly with the maple and cinnamon flavors.
- For a glazed cookie you can drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar alternative and sugar-free maple syrup.
- Turn these into breakfast cookies by adding ½ cup old-fashioned oats to the dry ingredients for a heartier cookie that works well as a breakfast treat.
How to Store Cinnamon Toast Cookies.
Once your cookies have fully cooled they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, they should keep for up to four days at room temperature, up to a week when refrigerated, or frozen for up to a few months.
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Sugar Free French Toast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Flour.
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ cup Butter. --Your butter should be softened.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Alternative. --Select a brown sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with brown sugar and that can also be baked with.
- 1 Egg.
- ⅓ cup Sugar Free Maple Syrup.
- ½ tsp Maple Extract
Instructions
- Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Also, prep or line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Dry Ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour, baking soda, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon.
- Cream. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar alternative until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Then add the egg, the maple syrup, and extract to the bowl and mix until the ingredients are smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then set the speed to low speed. Gradually add the dry ingredients from the second step to the mixing bowl and mix until a soft cookie dough forms and no dry pockets remain. Try not to overmix the ingredients.
- Bake. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough and place the cookies about two inches apart on your prepare baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so that they can set. Then transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Sugar Free French Toast Cookies are soft, cinnamon-spiced, and topped with classic breakfast flavors. An easy no added sugar cookie recipe everyone will love.
Love French toast flavors but want a sugar-free treat? These Sugar Free French Toast Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon and maple flavor. Made with brown sugar alternative and sugar-free maple syrup, they're perfect for breakfast-inspired snacking, holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or whenever you're craving a sweet treat without the added sugar.
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