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Chewy Churro Cookies

Chewy Churro Cookies: Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Delights

These Chewy Churro Cookies capture the classic churro magic in a baked treat, enveloped in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Divided for dough and coating.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Browned for depth.
  • 0.5 cups packed brown sugar Be sure to pack it for best results.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Crucial for rolling and coating.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg Use at room temperature.
For Coating
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Critical for the churro effect.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. Cream together the browned butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best mixing results. Dough should be firm but slightly sticky.

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