Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of churros and cheesecake with these Churro Cheesecake Cookies. These soft and flavorful cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re craving a sweet treat or hosting a gathering.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Dough:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus 1 tablespoon for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix cream cheese and butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar mixture: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Form and bake cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra cheesecake flavor, press a small cube of cream cheese into the center of each dough ball before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
