Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Churro Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. Each cookie features a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating that encases a luscious Philadelphia cream cheese center. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies promise to impress everyone who tries them. The irresistible combination of churros and cheesecake creates an unforgettable taste experience that will keep your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp (110g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp (38g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (50g), room temperature
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups (167g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 oz (85g) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 Tbsp (19g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- High-quality caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth; transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate.
- Whisk cooled brown butter with sugars, then add egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into 3-inch circles, add filling in the center, seal edges, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underdone.
- Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg