Description
These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine the warm cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros with creamy cheesecake filling and the fun shape of donuts. Soft, buttery cookie dough encases a rich cheesecake center and is dusted in a sweet cinnamon sugar coating for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Divide cookie dough into small balls. Flatten each ball and spoon a small amount of the cheesecake mixture in the center. Fold dough around filling and shape into a donut ring.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Roll each cookie donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and slightly firm at the edges.
- Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth filling.
- You can refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with caramel or melted white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American