Description
These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich cheesecake flavor. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, they’re the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and cinnamon-spiced—ideal for a treat that’s sure to please everyone!
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)
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For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. -
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Blend in the softened cream cheese until smooth. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. -
Scoop and Bake:
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool cookies on a wire rack. -
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:
While the cookies are still warm, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Serving and Storage Tips:
- 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.
Notes
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar coating for an extra layer of flavo
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Churro
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Spanish