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Churro Cheesecake Cookies

A delightful fusion of churros and cheesecake in cookie form, with a cinnamon-sugar coating for extra crunch.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  3. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and place a small dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center. Fold dough over and seal.
  6. Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each cookie in the mixture.
  7. Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog