Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of warm, crispy churros and creamy cheesecake with these delightful churro cheesecake cookies. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch on the outside and a luscious, creamy center that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies will impress your family and friends with their irresistible combination of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, and seal back into balls.
- Roll each ball in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg