Irresistible Fusion: Churro Cheesecake Cookies
These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a delicious fusion of churros and cheesecake! They’re soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Learn how to make this easy and unique treat with our step-by-step guide
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Blend in cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While cookies are still warm, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Coat and Serve: Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly