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Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies

Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies - Your New Favorite Treat!

Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine cinnamon-sugar bliss with a creamy cheesecake filling for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Can use salted butter, reduce added salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for added depth of flavor
  • 2 large eggs No substitutions recommended for egg-based recipes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract for a different flavor
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder No substitutes needed unless adjusting for altitude
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda No substitutes needed unless adjusting for altitude
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Omit if using salted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Ricotta or mascarpone could alter texture and flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Use less sugar for a less sweet filling if preferred
For the Coating
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon No substitutions suggested for authenticity
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Use coconut sugar as a substitute for a different sweetness profile

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Beat the cream cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop and flatten the cookie dough, place cheesecake filling in the center, and seal.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a dish, roll warm cookies in the mixture until coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for soft, chewy cookies. Do not overbake for the best texture.

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