Description
Easy dessert recipe combining the flavors of churros and cheesecake into delicious cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- For coating: 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter and egg to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g