These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine the irresistible flavors of churros and cheesecake, all packed into a delightful cookie with a cinnamon-sugar coating. They’re soft, creamy, and absolutely decadent—perfect for any sweet tooth!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 🍬
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 🌿
📝 Instructions:
1. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Mix the filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
- Cream the butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the cookie dough:
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it in your hands. Spoon a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of the cheesecake filling into the center of the dough. Fold the dough around the filling, making sure to seal it completely, and form it into a ball.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar:
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Roll each cookie dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place on baking sheet:
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake:
- Bake the cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges. The cookies will be soft and slightly puffy when done.
5. Serve:
- Cool and enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful churro-cheesecake experience.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 12 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 27 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 18-20 cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 200-250 kcal per cookie
These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are an irresistible blend of soft, cinnamon-sugar cookie dough and creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings! 🍪🍰🌿