Churro Cookies
Churro cookies are the ultimate treat, blending the crispy exterior of traditional churros with a soft, chewy cookie center. Dusted in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, these delightful morsels evoke memories of carnival fun and warm childhood treats. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, they’re sure to disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
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, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg