Description
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies are a delightful twist on classic snickerdoodles, combining the flavors of a churro in a soft, chewy cookie form. Coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Coat the dough: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra churro-like texture, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top of cookies right after baking.
- These cookies stay soft for days if stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
