Churro Cheesecake Cookies
The Ultimate Mashup of Soft Cookies & Creamy Cheesecake
If you love the cinnamon-sugar magic of churros and the rich indulgence of cheesecake, these Churro Cheesecake Cookies are your dream dessert! With soft, buttery dough, a hint of tangy cream cheese, and a crispy cinnamon sugar coating, every bite is sweet, creamy, and irresistibly spiced.
Ingredients
- • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- • 1 teaspoon baking soda
- • ½ teaspoon salt
- • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- • 1½ cups granulated sugar
- • 1 large egg
- • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- • ¼ cup granulated sugar
- • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- • Add in the granulated sugar and beat until fluffy.
- • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- • In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar for coating.
- • Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each), roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- • Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations
- • Extra gooey? Add a dollop of sweetened cream cheese in the center before baking for a cheesecake-stuffed version.
- • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- • Freeze the dough: Make-ahead friendly! Roll in cinnamon sugar and freeze before baking.
Nutritional Info (Est.)
Serving Size: 1 cookie | Calories: ~180 kcal | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes