churro cheesecake cookies

Indulge in the irresistible combination of churros and cheesecake with these delectable churro cheesecake cookies! Each bite features a warm, soft cookie filled with creamy cheesecake, all coated in cinnamon sugar for that perfect churro finish. These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion, sure to please your sweet tooth and impress your guests. Bake them today and enjoy this unique fusion! #Churro #Cheesecake #Cookies #Baking #DessertLove #SweetTooth #Foodie #HomemadeTreats

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Ingredients

For the cookie dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the cheesecake filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

For the topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

- In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cookie dough.

Make the Cookie Dough:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

- Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.

- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Assemble the Cookies:

- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each).

- Flatten each cookie dough portion slightly in your palm, add a teaspoon of the chilled cheesecake filling in the center, and then encase it by gently folding the dough around it. Roll it back into a ball.

- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.

Bake:

- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

- Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Add the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

- While the cookies are cooling, in a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.

- Brush the warm cookies with melted butter and then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them evenly.

Serve:

- Enjoy your delicious churro cheesecake cookies warm or at room temperature for the best combination of flavors and textures!

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: About 24 cookies