Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies blend the crispy, sugary delight of churros with the creamy richness of cheesecake. These irresistible cookies feature a warm, gooey cream cheese filling enveloped in a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, they promise to bring smiles and nostalgic memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar mixture (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, place a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Roll each cookie ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg