Churro Cheesecake Cookies
Churro Cheesecake Cookies bring the best of both worlds together! They combine the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the sweet, cinnamon flavor of churros. These cookies are soft, tasty, and perfect for sharing.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
- Glass
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best served warm with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days, or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg