Description
Churro cheesecake donut cookies are an irresistible treat that combines the crispy goodness of churros with luscious cheesecake filling, all wrapped in a delightful cookie.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar mixture (1/4 cup granulated sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese, then mix in eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For varied flavor, substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or add chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat briefly in the microwave for freshness.