If you’re a fan of churros and cheesecake, then these Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are the ultimate indulgence! With their warm cinnamon-sugar coating and creamy cheesecake center, these cookies combine the best of both worlds.
They have the texture of a soft, doughnut-like cookie on the outside, with a rich, tangy filling inside that makes each bite irresistibly decadent. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite treat.
A Sweet and Creamy Delight
These cookies take the classic flavors of churros and transform them into a delightful dessert experience. The soft cookie dough encases a cheesecake filling, and after baking, the cookies are rolled in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, delivering that perfect churro taste. Let’s get started on these melt-in-your-mouth cookies!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-14 minutes
Serving: 24 cookies
Equipment: Mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper
Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough and flatten each one in your hand. Place a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough round. Gently wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball, ensuring the cream cheese is fully enclosed.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies offer the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and cinnamon goodness in every bite. Enjoy them as a treat for yourself or share with friends and family—they won’t last long!
