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Chocolate Chip Cookie Crusted French Toast {Gluten Free}

Everyone loves French Toast, take it to the next level with Cookie Crusted French Toast- the perfect, indulgent gluten free breakfast.

Cookie Crusted French Toast

This post is part of a collaboration between Goodie Girl Cookies and My Gluten Free Miami.

The Next Level of French Toast

French toast is a classic breakfast food. It isn’t necessarily fancy, but it is easy to dress up and simple to make. I don’t think I’ve met a person yet who doesn’t like French Toast.

The crisp outside and eggy inside, with a drizzle of maple syrup- it’s everything you could want in breakfast. You might think it is already at the peak of perfection, but I’d have to disagree. French Toast can be taken to another level, and this Gluten Free Cookie Crusted French Toast proves it!

Cookie Crusted French Toast

Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust

Cookie Crusted French ToastMy families favorite gluten free chocolate chip cookies are Goodie Girl Quinoa Chocolate Chip. They are gluten free (yay for me!), but over that, my family just loves them. My daughter’s eyes light up like a Christmas tree whenever I pull out one of their go packs for a special snack. I watched my husband bypass a ton of goodies I got from the South Beach Food and Wine Festival for these chocolate chip cookies.

My little family would eat the Gluten Free Goodie Girl Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so I thought, why not come up with a fun way that they can eat cookies for breakfast? Making this Cookie Crusted French Toast has been a huge hit!

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Making Gluten Free Cookie Crusted French Toast is a lot easier than you think. It is a basic gluten free French Toast recipe, and you press the gluten free bread into smashed cookie crumbs.

There is a trick to it, though:

Instead of cooking it in a pan, bake it on a cooling rack in the oven. 

If you try to cook it in a pan, you run the risk of all the chocolate chips burning before the egg soaked gluten free bread is cooked.

This is also a fun recipe to get the kids involved. My daughter loved helping crush the cookies. I put them in a Ziploc, gave her one of her play hammers and let her go at it. It’s always great when you can get the kids involved in cooking.

Even with the sweetness from the cookies, I still like a little drizzle of maple syrup on top of my gluten free Cookie Crusted French Toast.

What do you like to eat on French Toast?

Be sure to check out Goodie Girl and all their delicious cookies. If you are looking for more yummy recipes with Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, check out my Mini No Bake Gluten Free Cheesecake with a Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Crusted French Toast {Gluten Free}

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces gluten free bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter slightly cooled
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 9 gluten free chocolate chip cookies I love Goodie Girl!

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place foil over a baking sheet and put a cookie cooling rack on the backing sheet.
  • Crush the cookies, put in a shallow dish and set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla.
  • Soak each slice of bread for about 30 seconds.
  • Press into crushed cookies.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.

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    Sandhya Ramakrishnan
    March 11, 2017 at 11:16 am

    This is my kind of breakfast for the weekend when I wake up dreaming of dessert. I bet my whole family would be excited with this idea of breakfast. I am so tempted to eat some right now in spite of just finishing my breakfast.

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      Amanda
      March 11, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      My family was thrilled!

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    Hanady @ Recipe Nomad
    March 10, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    You are a genius! Cookie crusted French Toast sounds insanely good! Can’t wait to make these for breakfast tomorrow!

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    Heather
    March 10, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    What a perfect morning Indulgence!! this would be the perfect Sunday brunch recipe. Chocolate chips and buttery French toast combined? Absolutely gorgeous recipe.

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    Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health
    March 10, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    Oh my Oh my…. You got me with chocolate chip cookies crust. That was like mind blowing. NOT only this looks AND sounds amazing and delicious, it’s baked in oven and fat-free. LOVE it! I know one little boy who will love this too. Thanks for recipe! PS I haven’t meet person who doesn’t like French Toast either 😉

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      Amanda
      March 11, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      Baking it definetly helps a bit, but I wouldn’t go as far as completely healthy, gotta through in those cookies for a little bit indulgence!

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    Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts
    March 10, 2017 at 8:23 am

    What a great combination of flavours!!!

    My kids are going to love this!!!

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    Camilla Hawkins
    March 10, 2017 at 6:17 am

    My kids would go wild for this, must treat them this weekend:-)

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    Emily Recipes to Nourish
    March 9, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Oh my goodness this sounds so yummy! This would be such a fun breakfast treat!

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    Kylee from Kylee Cooks
    March 9, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I love new breakfast ideas! I bet that my kids would think it was heaven if I made this for them!

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    Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
    March 9, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    These sound like the perfect breakfast for me to make the kids this weekend! Okay, and myself.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      They will love it!

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    Lindsey
    March 9, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    This looks so amazing! My kids would love love this so much! Thank you for sharing and I hope to make this soon!

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    Tiffany
    March 9, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    This is such a good idea! I bet those chocolate chip cookies add a lovely sweetness and crunch, thanks for sharing!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      They do add a great crunch!

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    Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine
    March 8, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    This is genius! I can definitely see myself waking up on a good mood to something this delicious. 🙂

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Cookies in the morning always put me in a good mood!

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    Noel Lizotte
    March 8, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Thanks for the tips..my first French Toast slice is always a) too soggy and under done or b) burnt black as night.
    This recipe sounds like something I need to make for brunch pretty soon.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      That always happens to me too! Baking it helps a lot!

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    Michelle ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen
    March 8, 2017 at 12:27 am

    These look over the top good! My kids would go crazy for them!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      It was amazing my husband and baby ate them up!

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    Adriana Lopez Martn
    March 7, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    Has been long time since I prepared french toasts you ahev inspired me maybe this weekend I will prepare this for my family.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      French Toast is perfect for the mornings!

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    Alisa Fleming
    March 7, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Oh my goodness. This recipe is genius! What an indulgent, heavenly brunch idea.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      It is perfect for brunch!

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    Jaclyn Quinones
    March 7, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    every bit of this sounds amazing!! pinning to try this weekend!

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    Christine McMichael
    March 7, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    My mouth is watering! This sounds like the best idea EVER. Definitely want to try this soon. Saving for brunch one of these days!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      It is the best idea ever :). Enjoy!

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    Jennifer A Stewart
    March 7, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    The best of all worlds! French toast couldn’t get any better than this! My son recently learned to make his own french toast so he will be so excited for a baked version. I make him wash the dishes after he cooks it so baking it will save him some work!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      Yes, it is much easier to bake it!

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    Sharon @What The Fork
    March 7, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    We’ve made chocolate chip pancakes so many times but we haven’t thought to try with french toast! We are moving this right up to the top of our “must make” list!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      I’m sure the kids and hubby will love it!

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    Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms
    March 7, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    This looks amazing! You had me at cookie crusted!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Cookies make everything better!

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    Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
    March 7, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    You’re certainly making my breakfast look dull as mud! Cereal, milk. tea, blah, blah, blah. French toast with chocolate chip cookies would definitely wake up my taste buds. I’m pinning!! Great recipe.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      Cookies for breakfast are the way to go!

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    Dawn
    March 7, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Oh wow. That looks and sounds so yummy. I would never have thought of that. Thank you.

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    Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
    March 7, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    I love that you bake this instead of pan frying it – what a great way to make french toast for a crowd! French toast is always hard for company since you spend so much time standing at the stove, but this totally eliminates that problem.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Exactly! The time is one of the reasons I don’t make French Toast often, but baking it solves the problem!

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    Wendy Sprous
    March 7, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    This looks so good for a special kids breakfast! I shared it in a Gluten Free Tips Facebook Group I’m in. I think I will also share in my Facebook group Friendly Meal Planning!
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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks for sharing!

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    melissa king
    March 7, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    “why not come up with a fun way to eat cookies for breakfast?” Um, high FIVE! Totally my thoughts every freaking morning

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      I’m always trying to find ways to eat more cookies!

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    Shannon Burlingame
    March 7, 2017 at 10:52 am

    This looks so decadent I can’t wait to try it 🙂 Great idea!

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    Byron Thomas
    March 7, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Wow – that sounds delicious! Chocolate chip cookies in a french toast bake? Could breakfast get any better? So innovative!

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      Breakfast doesn’t get any better!

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    Molly Kumar
    March 7, 2017 at 5:03 am

    How fun are these cookie crusted french toast !! I’m loving a new twist and I’m sure these would be tasting super yum.

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      Amanda
      March 9, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      It is a fun new to twist!

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    Veena Azmanov
    March 7, 2017 at 1:34 am

    Wow.. you just combined my two favorite things in one…chocolate chips cookies and French toast… Love the idea.. Sounds so yum.

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    Kathy McDaniel
    March 6, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    Not also cookie crusted BUT chocolate chip cookie crusted> How incredibly perfect! Love it and it’s gluten free! That’s a huge plus! Perfect for weekend entertainment (if I can wait until the weekend).

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    Kelly @ TastingPage
    March 6, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    Such a sweet and wonderful way to start the day or weekend!

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    Strength and Sunshine
    March 6, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I love makeing new combos for my gf/vegan French toasts!

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    Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
    March 6, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    I love a little extra crunch to my french toast. Great idea with the cookies.

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    Pam
    March 6, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    This sounds like the perfect thing to serve for Easter brunch. I love making fun new breakfast recipes for the holidays and this certainly fits the bill.

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    Jennie Durren
    March 6, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    Yummy! I’m afraid if I fed this to my 3yo he’d never eat anything else, ever again! It looks soooo good though. I may have to risk it 😉

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    Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
    March 6, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    French toast is my absolute favorite breakfast food ever… I love this version!!! Chocolate makes everything better!

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    Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
    March 6, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    This is such a great idea to incorporate cookies into french toast. Sounds so yummy!

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    Kristina @ MsModify
    March 6, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    Oh my! My mouth is watering just reading this post! When breakfast and dessert come together it’s pure perfection! Yum! 🙂

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    Pam Greer
    March 6, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Now that is a French toast recipe!!!

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