Description
These Irresistible Churro Cookies combine the crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated goodness of classic churros with the buttery, soft texture of traditional cookies. Perfectly baked to golden edges and rolled in a fragrant sugar-cinnamon mixture, these cookies offer a delightful treat that is easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer or whisk to cream the unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color. This will create the base for a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a soft texture.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Coat Cookies: Immediately after baking, toss the warm cookies in the prepared sugar-cinnamon mixture, coating them evenly to give a delicious churro flavor and crunchy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enjoy the perfect balance of crispness and chewiness.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature to facilitate proper creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- You can store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that measures 1:1.
- Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or cardamom for a unique twist on the cinnamon coating.
