Description
A decadent fusion of churros, cheesecake, and cookies — these Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are soft, buttery, and coated in cinnamon sugar with a creamy cheesecake filling at the center. A fun, indulgent treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag or small spoon for filling.
- Roll dough into 2-inch balls, then flatten slightly and make a small well in the center with your thumb or spoon.
- Pipe or spoon a small amount (about 1 tsp) of the cheesecake filling into the well.
- Top with a small piece of dough and gently seal edges to encase the filling.
- Roll each filled cookie in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling texture.
- Chill dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Best served slightly warm for that churro-like softness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion