Description
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a tender, chewy texture reminiscent of classic churros. Perfectly sweet and lightly spiced, these cookies are easy to make and delightful to share as a cozy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure proper emulsification, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tougher cookies.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the classic churro flavor coating.
- Scoop and Coat Dough. Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the dough, roll each scoop into a ball, then thoroughly coat each in the cinnamon sugar mixture for that signature cinnamon sweetness.
- Arrange and Bake. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow spreading, and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set but centers remain slightly underbaked to maintain softness.
- Cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set up without losing chewiness.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and allow them to finish setting on the baking tray.
- These cookies remain soft for several days when stored in an airtight container, making them perfect for advance baking.
