Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cream cheese and churro flavors with these soft and delicious Cream Cheese Churro Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mix into a soft dough.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop dough, roll into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on baking sheets, flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft thanks to the cream cheese.
- Add a cream cheese glaze for extra indulgence.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
