Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Churro Cookies, where the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar meet the soft, chewy texture of freshly baked cookies. These treats are filled with gooey chocolate, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply treating yourself to something sweet, Churro Cookies are sure to impress. With their perfect balance of flavors and textures, they can be enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee or as a fun addition to any festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (for stuffing)
- ¼ cup sugar (for rolling)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Prepare a cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining the rolling ingredients in a small bowl.
- Take about a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, place chocolate pieces in the center, and seal the dough around it.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg