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Churro Cheesecake Cookies

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These Churro Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm, cinnamon-sugar crunch of churros with a creamy cheesecake filling. They’re soft, melty, and festive—perfect for dessert lovers looking for a sweet twist.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dough)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon balls, flatten slightly, and place on the baking sheet.
  8. Press an indentation into each dough ball and fill with 1 tsp cream cheese mixture. Fold dough around filling and roll back into a ball.
  9. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl and roll each dough ball in the mixture.
  10. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.
  11. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure edges are well sealed to prevent cream cheese from leaking.
  • Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave for a warm, melty center.
  • Customize with flavored sugar coatings or alternate fillings like dulce de leche.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Rotate baking sheet halfway through for even baking.

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