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🍪 Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies Recipe 🍰

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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:

  1. 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:

  1. 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.
  1. Add eggs and vanilla:
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  1. Mix dry ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  1. 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:

  1. Preheat the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Place on baking sheet:
  • Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

4. Bake:

  1. 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:

  1. 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! 🍪🍰🌿