Description

These churro-inspired cookies are soft and chewy with a surprise chocolate center. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked until golden, they’re a decadent twist on a classic favorite — perfect for dessert lovers who crave cozy flavors and gooey centers.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12–15 squares of semi-sweet or dark chocolate
For coating: 1/2 cup sugar + 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, beat the browned butter with the brown and white sugars until creamy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients. Chill the dough for 30–45 minutes.
Prepare the chocolate: Cut chocolate into squares if using a bar. Freeze for 10 minutes to help prevent melting during baking.
Assemble cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten, place a chocolate square in the center, and seal the dough around it. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cookies on the sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden.
Cool: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted chocolate or serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Freeze any unbaked dough balls for up to 1 month — bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies / Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American / Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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