Description
These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a delicious fusion of crispy cinnamon-sugar churros and creamy cheesecake filling. With a buttery cookie dough, rich cheesecake center, and a dusting of warm cinnamon sugar, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined plate. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly.
- Place a frozen cheesecake filling dollop in the center and cover with another piece of dough.
- Roll into a smooth ball, ensuring the cheesecake is completely sealed.
Step 4: Coat in Cinnamon-Sugar
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll each cookie ball in the mixture until fully coated.
Step 5: Bake & Serve
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange cookies 2 inches apart and bake for 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled!
Notes
✔ Freeze the cheesecake filling to prevent it from melting into the dough while baking.
✔ Seal the dough well to keep the cheesecake center intact.
✔ Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it’s too sticky to work with.
✔ For extra crunch, bake 1-2 minutes longer for a firmer cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: churro cheesecake cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, cheesecake-stuffed cookies