Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies, where creamy cheesecake meets the nostalgic flavors of churros. These irresistible cookies feature a soft and buttery dough enveloping a luscious cheesecake filling, all coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, birthday parties, or cozy nights at home—these treats are bound to impress everyone with their unique flavor combination. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create these delicious cookies that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately. Gradually combine with the wet mixture and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop dough, flatten it in your hand, place cheesecake filling in the center, and seal with more dough.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Coat warm cookies in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg