Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Churro Cookies, a scrumptious twist on classic treats that bring together soft and chewy cookie goodness with an irresistible cinnamon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are topped with luscious cinnamon buttercream frosting that takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies will quickly become your go-to dessert. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, they offer a fun opportunity for decorating and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- Confectioners' sugar and light brown sugar (for frosting)
- Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for sugar coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for sugar coating)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cookies)
- 2–3 teaspoons whole milk (as needed for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar with cinnamon for coating.
- Cream together softened butter, shortening, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon until combined.
- Portion out dough onto the baking sheets and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden around the edges; let cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat together unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk until fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg