Description
Churro Cookies bring the beloved Spanish street treat right into your kitchen, turning a classic dessert into bite-sized delights that sparkle with cinnamon sugar magic. Crispy edges, tender centers, and a dusting of sweet warmth make these little cookies a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for your cookies.
- Whisk 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Cream ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time. Pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing your dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, positioning each ball approximately 2 inches apart.
- Slide the sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly underbaked centers.
- Remove cookies from the oven and immediately roll each warm cookie in a cinnamon-sugar coating, ensuring complete coverage.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates a more structured cookie.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for the smoothest, most even mixing and best texture.
- For extra crispy edges, bake on a light-colored metal baking sheet that reflects heat evenly.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread keeps them soft and fresh for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg