Description
These Cheesecake Stuffed Churro Cookies combine the warm, cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros with a creamy cheesecake center, creating a delightful treat perfect for dessert or special occasions. Crispy on the outside, soft and rich on the inside, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Coating
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy to create the base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate moisture and flavor into the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Make Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in cinnamon to add a subtle spice to the filling.
- Shape Cookies with Filling: Form small balls from the dough, then flatten each ball into a disc. Place a spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center of each disc.
- Seal Cookies: Carefully wrap the dough around the cheesecake filling and roll it back into a ball, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Roll each stuffed dough ball in this mixture to coat thoroughly for that classic churro flavor.
- Bake: Place the coated cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on the outside, indicating they’re perfectly baked.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overfill the cookies with the cheesecake mixture to prevent leaking during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better texture in cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before handling as the filling can be hot and soft right out of the oven.
