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Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Cookies

Soft cinnamon sugar cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling, combining the flavors of churros and cheesecake in one irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter, slightly softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  8. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, place a cube of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it, sealing completely.
  9. Roll each dough ball in a mixture of 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon to coat.
  10. Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  11. Refrigerate the cookie balls for about 20 minutes to firm up.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  13. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese filling is well chilled and the dough is sealed tightly around it to prevent leakage during baking. Refrigerating the dough balls before baking helps maintain shape and texture.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg