Churro Cheesecake Cookies 🍪✨
The Perfect Fusion of Cheesecake & Churros in Cookie Form!
These Churro Cheesecake Cookies combine the crispy cinnamon-sugar coating of churros with a creamy cheesecake center—all in one irresistible bite! Perfect for parties, dessert tables, or when you’re craving something sweet, spiced, and decadent.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Crispy outside, creamy inside – The best of both worlds!
✔ Easy to make – No deep frying required.
✔ Crowd-pleaser – Disappears fast at gatherings.
✔ Perfect for gifting – Beautiful and delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling (Optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Cookie Dough
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
2. Chill the Dough (30 mins)
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins (helps with shaping).
3. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- Mix ½ cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
4. Shape & Fill (Optional Cheesecake Center)
- Roll dough into 1½-inch balls.
- For stuffed cookies:
- Flatten a ball, add ½ tsp cheesecake filling, then re-roll to seal.
- Roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar to coat.
5. Bake
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 mins until edges are golden.
6. Cool & Serve
- Let cool 5 mins on the tray, then transfer to a rack.
- Optional: Dust with extra cinnamon-sugar while warm.
Pro Tips
🔥 For extra crunch: Roll cookies in cinnamon-sugar again after baking.
🧀 Creamier center: Use more cheesecake filling (up to 1 tsp per cookie).
🍯 Drizzle option: Add a caramel or chocolate glaze after cooling.
Storage & Serving
- Room temp: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days.
- Freeze: Unbaked dough balls last 1 month (bake from frozen, +1-2 mins).
- Serve with: Coffee, milk, or vanilla ice cream!
Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbs | 22g |
| Protein | 2g |
| Sugar | 14g |
Final Thoughts
These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a fun, fancy twist on classic cookies—perfect for satisfying churro cravings without the fryer!