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Churro Cookies Recipe

Churro Cookies


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  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Indulgent churro cookies blend Mexican street treat magic with classic cookie comfort. Sweet cinnamon-sugar coating and crisp edges make these irresistible treats perfect for dessert enthusiasts who crave a delightful culinary adventure.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp (5 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tsp (10 g) cinnamon (for coating)
  • 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) salt

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
  3. Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie mixture.
  4. Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar blend, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  6. Scoop uniform dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies to allow for proper spreading during baking.
  7. Bake 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
  8. Remove cookies from oven and immediately roll warm cookies in the sugar-cinnamon coating, ensuring complete coverage for a delightful churro-inspired finish.

Notes

  • Achieve perfectly crispy edges by ensuring your butter is at room temperature before creaming with sugars.
  • Customize the cookie’s texture by chilling the dough for 30 minutes, which prevents excessive spreading during baking.
  • Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make these cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining a similar rich cinnamon flavor profile.
  • Elevate the cookies’ richness by using high-quality vanilla extract and freshly ground cinnamon for an enhanced aromatic experience.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 111 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 56 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 26 mg