Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the best of two worlds: the warm, cinnamon-sugar crust of churros and the creamy decadence of cheesecake. These bite-sized cookies are filled with rich, luscious cheesecake, making each bite an indulgent experience. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home—these cookies not only taste amazing but also look impressive on any dessert table. With straightforward ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can easily create these irresistible cookies that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to form a soft dough.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; chill briefly.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, press down lightly to create space for filling, top with another scoop of dough and seal edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; allow cooling slightly before rolling in cinnamon-sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg