Ingredients:
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– A pinch of salt
Instructions:
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 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the softened cream cheese and mix until well combined. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. While the cookies cool, mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
9. Once the cookies have cooled slightly, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
10. Enjoy your delightful churro cheesecake donut cookies warm or at room temperature!
Nutritional Information:
Each cookie has approximately 150 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes
