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Cozy Thick Churro Cookies Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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These thick, chewy churro-inspired cookies are coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a smooth cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy afternoons or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227g), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (110g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g) for cinnamon sugar coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (113g), softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (57g), softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (180g), sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon for frosting
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Form dough balls about 2 tablespoons (30g) each using a cookie scoop or hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar coating until fully coated.
  8. Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. While cookies cool, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and spreadable. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous dollop of cinnamon cream cheese frosting on each cookie.

Notes

Use softened butter that is not melted for best texture. Do not overmix dough after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Rolling dough in cinnamon sugar is essential for authentic churro flavor. Dough can be chilled for 20 minutes if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated, then brought to room temperature before spreading.

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