Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a heavenly blend of creamy cheesecake and cinnamon-sugar churros, creating the ultimate treat for dessert enthusiasts. Soft inside with a crispy exterior, theyβre utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Sugar-cinnamon mixture for rolling (equal parts sugar and cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in cream cheese until smooth; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Roll warm cookies in the sugar-cinnamon mixture before cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra richness, substitute cream cheese with mascarpone. You can also customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips or nuts.