Description
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of churros and cheesecake with these soft, cinnamon-sugar cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, these Cheesecake Stuffed Churro Cookies are a dessert lover’s dream.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten in your hand, and place 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl. Roll each cookie ball in the mixture.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly puffed.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the dough and filling to make assembly easier.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 cookies
- Calories: 220 kcal
