Description
Chewy & Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of flavors, perfectly combining the rich, creamy goodness of cheesecake with the warm, comforting spices of churros. Each cookie features a chewy exterior coated in cinnamon sugar that encases a luscious cream cheese filling, creating an indulgent treat that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies promise to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth. With straightforward preparation steps and adaptable ingredients for various dietary needs, they are destined to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined into a soft dough.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; chill this mixture while preparing the dough.
- Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly in your palm, place about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, and wrap it securely around the filling.
- Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg