Description
These Cheesecake Stuffed Churro Cookies combine the best of two beloved desserts—churros and cheesecake! With a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating and a creamy cheesecake filling, these cookies are a delightful, indulgent treat. They’re perfect for special occasions or as a fun twist on a classic cookie.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Optional:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
- Shape the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten each into a circle. Pipe a small amount of cheesecake filling around the edges of each cookie, fold the dough over the filling, and seal. Use a small cookie cutter to cut out the center, shaping the cookie like a donut.
- Coat the Cookies: In a shallow dish, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll each cookie in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Optional: Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
For best results, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling. Chilling the dough slightly can make it easier to work with if it’s sticky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg