Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, combining the crispy texture of churros with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Each cookie is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring warm cinnamon and velvety cream cheese, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a personal treat. With a simple recipe that’s beginner-friendly yet show-stopping, these cookies will fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, and cream cheese; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg