Homemade Churro Cookies Recipe Easy Soft Chewy Cinnamon Treats
Soft and chewy churro cookies with a double cinnamon sugar coating that capture the classic churro flavor without frying. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar coating: ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon mixed together
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients using a spatula or low mixer speed. Mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Immediately after removing from oven, roll the hot cookies again in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too soft to handle, chill for 15 minutes before rolling. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Watch baking time closely to keep centers soft. Double cinnamon sugar coating before and after baking locks in flavor and texture. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat at 300°F for 5 minutes to refresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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