Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies

Here’s a delicious recipe for Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies! These cookies combine the best of churros, cheesecake, and donuts into one delightful treat.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Make the Cookie Dough:
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Assemble the Cookies:
   • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Place a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center.
   • Take another tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place it on top of the cheesecake filling. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside.
   • Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
5. Bake the Cookies:
   • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
6. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
   • While the cookies are still warm, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
   • Gently brush the tops of the cookies with a bit of melted butter (optional) and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies!