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Churro Cookie Recipe

Churro Cookie Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of a churro in cookie form with a delightful twist of creamy cheesecake filling. These sweet and cinnamon-spiced treats are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Serving Size 24

Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Cookie Dough:

  • 2 pie crusts from a package of 2 refrigerated crusts or from scratch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add ¼ cup sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • Cut out pie crust circles, spoon cheesecake mixture, top with crust circles, and seal. Bake until golden.
  • Brush cookies with butter, coat in cinnamon sugar, and cool on wax paper.

Notes

For a more decadent version, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.