Churro Cookies

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)
• 2 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps

1. 1

   Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, add the butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl and cream together on medium speed until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until just combined.

3. 3

   In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms. Transfer it to a separate bowl, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

5. 5

   When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350℉, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.

6. 6

   Make the cinnamon sugar topping by mixing the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Scoop the chilled cookie dough into 24 balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon each, and roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture until all sides are coated. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden. The center of the cookies will be slightly soft, but will continue to set as they cool.

9. 9

   Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.