Description
Churro cheesecake cookies bring cozy cinnamon flavor and a creamy cheesecake center—perfect for fall baking or anytime you need a warm, sweet treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until a soft dough forms.
6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill for 15 minutes.
7. Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, and add 1 tsp of cheesecake filling. Top with another dough piece and seal.
8. Roll each filled ball in cinnamon sugar.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers due to the cream cheese filling.
Cookies can be warmed in the microwave for 5 seconds to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg