Description

Cheesecake Stuffed Churro Cookies combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the crispy cinnamon-sugar coated exterior of churros. These delicious cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet indulgence and soft texture, making them an irresistible treat for dessert lovers and snack enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

Scale

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 for coating
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to mix with sugar)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and cinnamon until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Form Dough Balls and Fill: Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball, place a spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling and roll it back into a ball shape.
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the 1/4 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then roll each filled dough ball in this cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before forming the cookies to prevent excessive spreading.
You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a different flavor profile.
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
To intensify the cinnamon flavor, sprinkle some extra cinnamon sugar on top immediately after baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 75 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

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