Description
Churro Cookies are a delightful blend of crispy churros and soft cookies, offering a sweet and cinnamon-filled treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
- Mix 1/4 cup sugar with the tablespoon of cinnamon for coating in a small bowl.
- Roll spoonfuls of the dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best flavor, serve warm or with chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: churro cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats