Description
These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are soft, creamy, and coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar topping. A perfect blend of cheesecake and churro flavors, these cookies are sure to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Blend in cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- While the cookies are still warm, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Notes
- For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle the cookies with a cream cheese glaze after coating them in cinnamon sugar.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- For added flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: American, Mexican-inspired
- Cuisine: Vegetarian