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Churro Cheesecake Cookies

These Churro Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, buttery cookies with a creamy cheesecake center, rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure properly to avoid packing.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure freshness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for smooth texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Use fine powdered sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, add about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese in the center, fold and seal it.
  8. Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon with 1/4 cup sugar and roll each dough ball in the mixture.
Baking
  1. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space to spread, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For the perfect results, avoid overmixing after adding flour. Seal the dough completely over the filling to prevent leaks. Watch the baking time closely for tender centers.