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Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies

Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies are an indulgent treat that combines the best of a churro, a cheesecake, and a donut. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a soft donut-inspired cookie base, these cookies are the ultimate dessert mash-up. Perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying a sweet craving, they are guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Make the Cheesecake Filling
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the cookie dough.
  • Prepare the Cookie Dough
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Assemble the Cookies
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the dough into balls and flatten each slightly.
  • Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cheesecake filling in the center of half the flattened dough discs. Cover with another dough disc, pinching the edges to seal and form a stuffed cookie ball.
  • Bake the Cookies
  • Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
  • While the cookies are still warm, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Gently roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  • Cool and Enjoy
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. The filling will firm up slightly as they cool.