Description
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to combine a crispy Mexican churro with a creamy New York cheesecake into one perfect handheld snack? These Churro Cheesecake Cookies are the answer! They feature a soft, pillowy cookie dough coated in cinnamon sugar with a surprise velvety cheesecake center that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop 24 small teaspoons onto a lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with white and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Assemble: Flatten a tablespoon of dough, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, and roll into a ball. Ensure the filling is fully enclosed.
- Coat and Bake: Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on a lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes to allow the cheesecake center to firm up.
Notes
Always use full-fat cream cheese to prevent the filling from becoming too runny. Ensure the cheesecake drops are completely frozen before assembly to make rolling easier. Don’t overmix the dough once you add the flour, or the cookies will lose their soft texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 3g