Description
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional churros, delivering all the cinnamon-sugar flavor in a soft, chewy cookie form. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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 ensure cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a soft texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg thoroughly, then add vanilla extract and mix well to combine all wet ingredients uniformly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between them to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat them fully, enhancing their signature churro flavor and sweetness.
- Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack, then serve and enjoy these soft, chewy treats fresh.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove from oven once edges are golden brown but centers are still soft.
- If desired, you can add a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom for extra spice complexity.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Rolling the cookies in cinnamon sugar while warm helps the coating stick better; cool cookies may require a light brush of butter before coating.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
