Description
Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are the ultimate dessert that combines the crispy goodness of churros with the rich, creamy filling of cheesecake. Each warm, fluffy cookie is enveloped in a heavenly cinnamon-sugar coating, making them a perfect treat for parties or cozy afternoons at home. These delightful cookies are sure to impress your friends and family, leaving everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Prepare cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth.
- Scoop dough portions, flatten slightly, add about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then fold dough over to enclose it.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around edges.
- Roll warm cookies in the cinnamon-sugar mixture as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg