Description
Love churros? Crave cheesecake? These *Churro Cheesecake Cookies* are the perfect blend of both! This easy recipe turns classic flavors into a handheld dessert that’s buttery, creamy, cinnamon-sweet, and baked to perfection—no frying involved. Ideal for quick dessert ideas, party treats, or indulgent snacks, these cookies are a show-stopping crowd-pleaser. If you’re looking for easy dessert recipes, cookie ideas, or quick baking projects, this is the one to bookmark. Perfect for both holiday baking and everyday sweet cravings.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into teaspoon-sized mounds and freeze for 30–60 minutes until firm.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
4. Flatten 1.5 tbsp of dough, add a frozen cheesecake center, and wrap the dough around it to seal. Roll in cinnamon-sugar.
5. Place on baking sheet, slightly flatten, and bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or fully cooled. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
Freeze the cheesecake filling for easier handling and no leaks during baking.
Slightly underbake the cookies for softer, creamier centers.
Don’t skimp on the cinnamon-sugar coating—it makes the churro magic happen!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg