Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are an irresistible dessert that brings together the sweet, spiced flavors of churros and the creamy goodness of cheesecake. Each cookie features a soft, chewy exterior sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, enveloping a luscious cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma as they bake. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or shared at a gathering, Churro Cheesecake Cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Shape cookie dough into balls, flatten slightly, place cream cheese filling in the center, and seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg