Description
Churro Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of two beloved treats, bringing together the crispy, sugary exterior of churros with a rich and creamy Philadelphia cream cheese filling. These easy dessert recipes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or indulging in a sweet treat at home. With their irresistible flavor and fun customization options, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are truly a crowd-pleaser!
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 ½ cup of unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan until golden and nutty-smelling; let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 3 oz of softened Philadelphia cream cheese with 1½ Tbsp sugar and ¼ tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate.
- In another bowl, whisk cooled butter with ½ cup light brown sugar and 3 Tbsp granulated sugar; add 1 egg and ½ tsp vanilla, mixing until glossy.
- Combine 1⅓ cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp cinnamon, and ¼ tsp sea salt in a separate bowl; fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into circles, fill with cream cheese mixture, seal, roll in cinnamon-sugar, and bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (38g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg