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Churro Cheesecake Cookies

Delicious Churro Cheesecake Cookies for Your Sweet Cravings

Churro Cheesecake Cookies combine crispy churro exterior with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter brown the butter for enhanced nuttiness and depth
  • 1 cup light brown sugar provides moisture and chewiness
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar helps achieve crispy cookie edges
  • 1 large egg use a room temperature egg for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract prefer natural vanilla over imitation for best results
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour ensure it's spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise to fluffy perfection
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon provides the signature churro flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese ensure it's softened for ease of mixing
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar sweetens the cream cheese mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract complements the filling's flavor
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar creates the signature churro-like crunch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon coats the cookie balls before baking
Optional Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup high-quality caramel sauce can substitute with dulce de leche for a different flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • Piping Bag
  • shallow dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Brown Butter: Melt unsalted butter over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty.
  2. Step 2: Make Cream Cheese Filling: Beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the cooled brown butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined, then add in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt, then fold gently into wet mixture until combined.
  5. Step 5: Prepare Coating Mixture: Mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating in a shallow dish.
  6. Step 6: Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7: Shape Cookies: Use about 2 tablespoons of dough, fill with cream cheese filling, seal carefully, and roll into a smooth ball.
  8. Step 8: Coat and Arrange: Roll cookie balls in cinnamon sugar coating, then place on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Step 9: Bake Cookies: Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underdone.
  10. Step 10: Cool and Drizzle: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave or oven.

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