Description
These Easy Churro Cookies bring the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros into a delightful cookie form. Soft in the center with a slightly crisp edge, these cookies are rolled in a perfect cinnamon sugar coating, making them a sweet and spiced treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (Spoon & level for accuracy)
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda (Helps cookies rise)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (Balances sweetness)
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon (Divided for dough & coating)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Softened or browned)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (Packed)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (Adds crisp texture)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Enhances flavor)
- 1 large Egg (Room temperature)
Coating
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (For rolling cinnamon sugar)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (Mixed with sugar for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened or browned unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated for a rich flavor and proper dough consistency.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Dough: Scoop or pipe the dough into small balls or rings, depending on your preferred cookie shape.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for rolling.
- Coat Cookies: Roll each dough ball or ring evenly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to give that signature churro flavor and crisp texture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, brown the butter before creaming it with the sugars.
- Do not over-mix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Cookies will be soft when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Churro Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Easy Cookies, Baked Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Sweet Snack, Holiday Cookies
