Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies combine the irresistible flavors of churros and creamy cheesecake into one delightful treat. These soft, warm cookies feature a golden-brown exterior dusted with cinnamon sugar and a rich, creamy center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to indulge in a flavor experience that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar mixture for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and roll each ball in cinnamon sugar before placing them back on the sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg