Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies 🍪🍩
A delicious fusion of churros, cheesecake, and donuts, these cookies are a sweet treat you won’t be able to resist!
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter 🧈
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tsp baking powder 🥄
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese 🧀
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 🍩
For the Caramel Sauce (optional):
- 1 cup caramel sauce 🍯
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix the Dough:
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) until a dough forms.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3️⃣ Shape and Seal the Cookies:
Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them into circles. Pipe a small amount of the cheesecake filling in the center of each circle. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to seal it, then cut out the center to form a donut shape.
4️⃣ Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
5️⃣ Bake:
Arrange the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
6️⃣ Optional Caramel Sauce:
Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for an extra indulgent touch!
