Description
A delightful fusion of churros, cheesecake, and donuts in cookie form, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Roll the cookie dough into small balls, flatten slightly, and place a small dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center. Fold the edges over to seal and form a round cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool slightly.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and roll in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.