Description
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies combine the classic cinnamon sugar flavor with a tender, chewy texture. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, these cookies are easy to make and delightful to enjoy any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined, ensuring a smooth texture for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg thoroughly, then add vanilla extract and mix well to fully incorporate these wet ingredients into the creamed butter and sugars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, portion the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Place the balls spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. This adds the signature churro flavor and a delightful sugary crust.
- Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack, then serve warm and enjoy their soft, chewy texture and aromatic cinnamon flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to help with creaming.
- Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optionally, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- You can substitute nutmeg with allspice for a slightly different spice profile.
