Description
A delightful combination of churros, cheesecake, and donuts, these cookies feature a soft dough coated in cinnamon sugar with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
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
For the Caramel Sauce (optional):
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- 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 ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag for easy application.
- 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. Alternatively, use a large cookie cutter to shape the dough.
- Pipe a small amount of cheesecake filling around the sides of each cookie, then fold the edges over to enclose the filling.
- Press down to seal the dough and use a small cookie cutter to cut out the center, giving the cookie a donut shape.
- Coat the Cookies:
- Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
Notes
- Flavor Adjustments: You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the dough for a unique flavor twist.
- Optional Toppings: Drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies after baking for an extra indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg