Description
Indulgent churro cheesecake cookies blend Spanish street treat magic with creamy cheesecake richness. Sweet cinnamon-sugar coating and rich cream cheese filling create an irresistible dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Initiate the dough preparation by vigorously creaming butter and sugar until achieving a cloud-like consistency, incorporating eggs and vanilla extract seamlessly into the mixture.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold these dry components into the wet mixture until just integrated, avoiding overmixing.
- Refrigerate the dough for half an hour to enhance flavor development and improve texture.
- Craft the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform texture that holds its shape.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Extract portions of chilled dough, flattening each into a disc-like shape with gentle palm pressure.
- Position a dollop of cheesecake filling at the center of each dough disc, carefully enveloping the creamy center by folding and sealing the edges completely.
- Roll the filled dough into uniform spheres, ensuring no filling escapes.
- Create a cinnamon-sugar coating by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow vessel.
- Thoroughly coat each cookie sphere in the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the coated cookie spheres on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing to prevent merging during baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, enhancing their textural qualities.
- Optional: Embellish with a luxurious caramel sauce drizzle for an extra layer of decadence before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Seal the cheesecake filling completely inside the dough to prevent leakage and create a perfect surprise center.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free filling and easier mixing.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg