Description

These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are an irresistible combination of cinnamon-sugar crunch from classic churros and the rich, creamy delight of a cheesecake center. With each bite, you’ll experience the soft, chewy texture of a cookie that bursts with sweet and spicy flavors, offering the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll each ball into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies store wonderfully in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freeze the cookie dough before baking by scooping and rolling the dough into balls, coating them in cinnamon sugar, and freezing them for about 30 minutes. Bake frozen dough balls with a slight increase in bake time.

If you want a sweeter twist, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the dough before rolling the cookies.

For a seasonal touch, swap out the ground cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice in the fall.

Adding finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the dough will provide added crunch and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 170
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg