🥨 Churro Cheesecake Cookies 🥨
A soft, buttery cinnamon-sugar cookie with a creamy cheesecake filling and a caramel drizzle—just like a churro, but even better!
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
For the Topping:
Caramel drizzle
Extra cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions:
🍪 Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
1️⃣ In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2️⃣ Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
🥨 Make the Cookie Dough:
3️⃣ In a mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4️⃣ Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
5️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
6️⃣ Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
🧀 Assemble the Cookies:
7️⃣ Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center.
8️⃣ Cover with another tablespoon of dough, seal the edges, and roll into a smooth ball.
🔥 Bake to Perfection:
9️⃣ Roll each cookie ball in cinnamon sugar and place on a baking sheet.
🔟 Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.
🍯 Finish with Caramel & Serve:
1️⃣1️⃣ Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
1️⃣2️⃣ Serve warm for the ultimate gooey churro cheesecake experience!
⏳ Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus freezing time)
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
❤️ Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside – The best of both worlds!
✔ Cinnamon Sugar Perfection – Just like a warm churro!
✔ Totally Viral-Worthy – That cheesecake filling oozing out is a food video dream!
🔥 Try these Churro Cheesecake Cookies today—your new favorite viral dessert!
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