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Thick Churro Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese

Thick Churro Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bliss

Delightful Thick Churro Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese blend warmth and indulgence in every bite, making them perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon freshly ground
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk can use plant-based
For Topping
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon for coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Scoop
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in eggs one at a time, then gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop and roll dough into balls, then coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
  7. Frost cooled cookies and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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