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Easy Churro Cookies

Deliciously soft and cinnamon-sugar coated cookies inspired by traditional churros.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake
  1. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. While the cookies are baking, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  4. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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