Description
These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine the flavors of churros and cheesecake into a deliciously easy cookie recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the melted butter until the dough is smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce on top before serving.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
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