Description
Crispy, golden Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies blend Mexican street treat magic with classic cookie comfort. Sweet cinnamon swirls and delicate crunch invite warm memories of festive celebrations, drawing you into a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then gently blend in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon by whisking them together to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Create a separate cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl for cookie dusting.
- Form cookie dough by flattening a tablespoon-sized portion, placing chocolate chips in the center, and carefully sealing the dough around the filling.
- Generously coat each dough ball in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them appropriately, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet momentarily before transferring to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Customize chocolate filling by using different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure even distribution of chocolate by chopping chips into smaller pieces before stuffing cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Try alternative fillings like dulce de caramel, fruit preserves, or cream cheese for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg