Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of two classic desserts, combining the warm, spicy flavors of churros with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Each soft and chewy cookie is encrusted in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating that makes them irresistible. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dough)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate flour and baking soda until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; set aside.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and encase it with the dough.
- Roll each cookie ball in cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg