Cheesecake Stuffed Churro Cookies
by Rehana (@reekitchen)Delicious churro-inspired cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and coated in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1cupunsalted butter, softened
- 1cupgranulated sugar
- 2piecelarge eggs
- 1tspvanilla extract
- 3cupsall-purpose flour
- 1tspbaking powder
- 1/2tspsalt
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 225gcream cheese, softened
- 1/4cupgranulated sugar
- 1tspvanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1cupgranulated sugar
- 1tbspground cinnamon
Optional
- 1cupcaramel sauce
How to make Cheesecake Stuffed Churro Cookies
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
Shape the Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and flatten each into a circle.
Pipe a small amount of cheesecake filling around the edges of each cookie, fold the dough over the filling, and seal.
Use a small cookie cutter to cut out the center, shaping the cookie like a donut.
Coat the Cookies
In a shallow dish, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Roll each cookie in the mixture until coated evenly.
Bake the Cookies
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Optional
Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
Use a piping bag for easy filling application.