Cozy Thick Churro Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the warm flavors of churros with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar For cinnamon sugar coating
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For cinnamon sugar coating
For the Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese Softened
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar Sifted
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the room temperature eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Coating and Baking
- In another bowl, combine the ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon for coating.
- Using a cookie scoop, form dough balls and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Frosting
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the frosting for added flavor contrast. Serve them warm for a gooey delight that everyone will love!