Description
Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are the ultimate dessert sensation, combining the crispy, sugary exterior of churros with a creamy cheesecake center nestled within a soft, chewy donut-like cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Indulge in this unique fusion that’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Take about two tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly, add one teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then fold the edges to seal it inside. Roll into a ball.
- Roll each cookie ball in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg