Description
Soft, chewy churro-inspired cookies coated in cinnamon sugar and optionally topped with a sweet and spiced churro buttercream. These cookies are packed with cinnamon flavor and perfect for any dessert table or cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dough:
- ¾ cup softened butter (regular or vegan)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the optional churro buttercream:
- ⅔ cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 to 2¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls.
- Mix the cinnamon sugar coating in a shallow bowl.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just set.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting if using buttercream.
- Optional buttercream: Beat softened butter with cinnamon, brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add milk gradually to reach desired consistency. Pipe or spread onto cooled cookies.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake—cookies will continue to set as they cool. You can freeze the dough balls or finished cookies. Vegan versions can be made with plant-based butter and egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Churro-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (without frosting)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: churro cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, soft cookies, buttercream cookies, egg-free option, vegan option