Description
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional churros with a tender, moist interior and a perfect cinnamon sugar coating. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies bring the classic churro flavor to your cookie jar, making them ideal for any occasion or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, giving them that classic churro flavor and a sweet, fragrant crust.
- Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack, then serve and enjoy these delicious soft and chewy churro-inspired treats.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
- Rolling cookies in cinnamon sugar while warm ensures the coating sticks properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness for up to 3 days.
- For a crispier edge, bake a minute or two longer but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Can be frozen before baking; thaw and bake as directed.
