Churro Cheesecake Cookies
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a heavenly blend of crispy churros and creamy cheesecake, delivering an indulgent dessert experience in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies feature a rich cheesecake filling enveloped in a warm cinnamon sugar coating, making them ideal for any occasion. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights at home, these delightful cookies will quickly become a favorite among friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for coating)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine with the butter mixture.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese with brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough, flatten it slightly, add a teaspoon of filling, fold over the dough and roll into a ball.
- Place on prepared sheets two inches apart and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg