Description
Indulge in the irresistible blend of churros and cookies with these Cream Cheese Churro Cookies. A soft, creamy cookie dough rolled in cinnamon-sugar for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make dough: Gradually add dry mix to wet, stir until dough forms.
- Prepare coating: Combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Shape dough: Roll into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake: Place on sheets, bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool: Cool on pan before transferring.
Notes
- For extra churro finish, brush warm cookies with melted butter before coating.
- Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
