Easy Churro Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious cookies that combine the flavors of churros and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed.
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For the churro flavor.
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened At room temperature.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls and flatten them slightly.
- Place a small dollop of the cheesecake mixture in the center of each.
- Carefully fold the edges of the cookie dough over the cheesecake filling, sealing it securely.
Baking
- Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake them for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
These cookies pair well with coffee, milk, or ice cream. Make sure to not overbake them for the best texture.