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Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar

Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar
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These Irresistible Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar offer a perfect fusion of crispy churro charm and creamy cheesecake decadence, wrapped inside a soft, donut-shaped cookie coated with cinnamon sugar. With a perfect balance of warmth, sweetness, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are a delightful hybrid treat ideal for sharing, parties, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling

  • Cream cheese – 8 oz (softened)
  • Sugar – 2 tbsp (for filling)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp (for filling)

Cookie Dough

  • Butter – 1/2 cup (softened)
  • Sugar – 1/2 cup
  • Brown sugar – 1/4 cup
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp (for dough)
  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • Cinnamon sugar – 1/2 cup (1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon or adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Whip together softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until silky smooth. This creamy filling will be the rich center that makes these cookies stand out.
  2. Mix the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, cream softened butter with sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  3. Assemble the Donut Cookies: Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten each piece, spoon a small amount of cheesecake filling in the center, then fold the dough around it. Shape each cookie to resemble a donut with a hole in the middle, or as close as possible.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden but still soft to the touch.
  5. Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the cookies are still warm, roll them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture. This creates the signature churro coating—crispy and sugary on the outside.

Notes

  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to make handling easier and enhance flavor.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies once edges are golden to keep the interior soft.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest filling; avoid reduced-fat versions.
  • Use freshly ground cinnamon for maximum flavor.
  • Roll cookies in cinnamon sugar immediately while they are warm for the best coating adherence and crunch.

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