Churro Cookies
Churro Cookies are a delightful fusion of the classic churro and a soft, chewy cookie. These treats are rolled in a cinnamon sugar coating and topped with rich buttercream frosting, making them an irresistible indulgence for any gathering or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cookies)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating; set aside.
- Cream together butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light. Gradually mix in flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon until combined.
- Portion dough into balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat unsalted butter with confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon until fluffy. Add milk as needed for consistency.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://auntcooks.com/churro-cookies/