Description
Welcome to a sweet treat that will leave you craving more! These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine the best of three worlds—crispy churros, creamy cheesecake, and fluffy donuts—into one irresistible dessert. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe and make some memories together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dusting)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for dusting)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
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 and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and flatten them slightly on the baking sheet.
- Place a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened dough ball.
- Top each with another flattened dough ball, sealing the edges to encase the cream cheese filling.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- While the cookies are baking, mix the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
- Once the cookies are out of the oven and slightly cooled, brush them with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- Softening butter and cream cheese: Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature. This ensures they blend smoothly, creating a consistent texture for your cookies.
- Sealing the cookies: When encasing the cream cheese filling, press the edges firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Rolling in cinnamon-sugar: Roll the cookies in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they are still slightly warm to ensure the sugar sticks well to the surface.