Churros Cheesecake Cookies
Churros Cheesecake Cookies bring together the best of two desserts—crispy cinnamon-sugar churros and rich, creamy cheesecake. These soft, buttery cookies are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend and filled with a luscious cheesecake center. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a cozy treat, these cookies are easy to make and full of warm, comforting flavors.
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Place teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center. Cover with another small piece of dough, sealing the edges and rolling into a ball.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Roll each cookie ball in the mixture until fully coated.
- Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Extra Crispy: Sprinkle more cinnamon sugar on top after baking.
- Add Caramel: Fill cookies with dulce de leche for a caramel surprise.
- Make Ahead: Freeze unbaked dough balls and bake fresh later.
- No Cream Cheese? Use Nutella or peanut butter instead.