Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies: A Sweet Fusion Treat

Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine churros, cheesecake, and donuts into a delightful dessert experience.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Fusion

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with margarine for a dairy-free version.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookie dough.
2 large Eggs Adds structure.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be substituted with almond extract.
3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda Contributes to browning.
½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

For the Cheesecake Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese Can be substituted with mascarpone.
¼ cup Sugar Sweetens the filling.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

1 tablespoon Cinnamon Adds warmth to the coating.
¼ cup Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness.

Equipment

mixing bowl
electric mixer
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Preparation Steps

Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Form cookies by enclosing a teaspoon of cheesecake filling with tablespoon of dough.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before coating in cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed warm and can be customized with various fillings.

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