Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies! Perfectly soft and buttery, each cookie is stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. These irresistible treats are ideal for any occasion—be it a festive gathering, family get-together, or a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this delightful dessert that will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form dough. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop chilled dough, flatten it, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, cover with more dough, and seal edges.
- Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Roll warm cookies in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg