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Chewy Churro Cookies

Chewy Churro Cookies - Soft, Sweet Treats in Just 30 Minutes

Delight in Chewy Churro Cookies, a quick and sweet treat bursting with cinnamon sugar flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Essential for rising
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon Divided usage enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Can be browned for flavor
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed for maximum sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Used both in dough and for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Essential for flavor
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for better incorporation
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon)

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop out small balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added richness, try subbing half of the butter for browned butter or incorporating a chocolate filling.

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