Description
Churro Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic churro, combining the soft and chewy texture of a cookie with the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar. This easy-to-follow recipe features cookies generously rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious cinnamon buttercream frosting. They make an irresistible treat for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating with friends or treating yourself to something sweet. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just as an everyday dessert, these cookies are sure to impress cinnamon lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cookies)
- For the sugar coating: 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the frosting: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2–3 teaspoons whole milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- For the sugar coating, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon to form dough.
- Shape dough into balls (about 1/4 cup each) and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes; let cool before frosting with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg