Churro Cheesecake Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft cookies with cream cheese, rolled in cinnamon sugar for that authentic churro taste with a creamy cheesecake twist.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
04 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Blend in cream cheese until smooth.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
08 - While cookies are still warm, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
09 - Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.

# Notes:

01 - These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and creamy, making them utterly irresistible.
02 - For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle the cookies with a cream cheese glaze after coating them in cinnamon sugar.
03 - These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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