Description

Soft and chewy churro cookies coated in cinnamon sugar, with an optional dulce de leche filling or chocolate chips for an indulgent twist. These cookies are a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat with warm, spiced flavors.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

For Coating:

2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Optional Add-ins:

1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup dulce de leche for stuffing

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Optional: fold in chocolate chips or prepare small amounts of dulce de leche for stuffing.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for coating.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, optionally stuff with dulce de leche, and roll into balls.
Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra indulgence, serve the cookies warm with a drizzle of dulce de leche or dip half in melted chocolate. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+30 min chilling)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American / Inspired by Mexican churros

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 25mg