Description
Easy Churro Cheesecake Cookies combine the flavors of churros and creamy cheesecake in a simple, baked cookie form. Perfect for beginners, this no-fry dessert is crispy, sweet, and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry or 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour (for rolling, if using cookie dough)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (if using homemade dough)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling – In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Make the Dough – If using sugar cookie dough, roll it out slightly on a floured surface. If using puff pastry, cut it into rounds using a cookie cutter.
- Assemble the Cookies – Place small spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of half of the dough rounds. Cover with another round of dough and gently press the edges to seal.
- Egg Wash & Baking – Beat an egg and brush it lightly over the tops of the cookies for a golden finish. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating – In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. While the cookies are still warm, brush them with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Cool & Serve – Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chocolate Drizzle – Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Caramel Filling – Swap out the cheesecake filling for a dollop of caramel.
- Nutty Crunch – Sprinkle crushed pecans or almonds over the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Gluten-Free – Use a gluten-free cookie dough or puff pastry alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, American-Mexican
Keywords: churro cheesecake cookies, easy dessert recipe, baked churro cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, beginner-friendly cookies