Description
Sweet cream cheese churro cookies blend Mexican-inspired flavors with classic American baking magic. Crispy cinnamon sugar edges and creamy centers make these irresistible treats perfect for sharing with friends who crave delightful dessert experiences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by positioning the oven rack at 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by whipping butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until achieving a silky, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to ensure a uniform blend.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until the dough forms a cohesive texture without overmixing.
- Craft a coating mixture by combining sugar and cinnamon in a separate shallow dish.
- Shape the dough into compact spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- Delicately roll each dough ball through the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, gently pressing down with a glass bottom to slightly flatten.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect round shape.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, more even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Customize the coating by mixing brown sugar with cinnamon for a deeper caramel-like flavor profile.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg