Description
Irresistible dessert combining the flavors of churros and cheesecake in a delicious cookie form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Using a cookie scoop, take a portion of the cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, place a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center, and wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball.
- Roll each cookie ball in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the cookie dough.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
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