Description
These cheesecake stuffed churro cookies combine the flavors of traditional churros with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Form dough into small balls and flatten them.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough piece.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and seal.
- Roll each cookie in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake stuffed churro cookies