Chewy Churro Cookies – Cinnamon Sugar Heaven in 30 Minutes Recipe
These Chewy Churro Cookies offer a delightful cinnamon sugar experience reminiscent of classic churros, baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. Soft and chewy with a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re an easy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm, comforting flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (spoon & level for accuracy)
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda (helps cookies rise)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (balances sweetness)
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon (divided for dough & coating)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Unsalted butter (softened or browned)
- ¾ cup Brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar (adds crisp texture)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
Coating
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar (for rolling cinnamon sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (mixed with sugar for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 ½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon, dividing the cinnamon appropriately between dough and coating.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened or browned unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Shape Dough: Using a cookie scoop or piping bag, form the dough into small balls or rings, depending on your preferred churro-style shape.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Coat Cookies: Roll each dough ball or ring evenly in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring a thorough coating.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove once edges are set.
- Browned butter can add a nutty depth of flavor if preferred over softened butter.
- Cookie size can be adjusted, but baking time may vary accordingly.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine.
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