Description
Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar are a delightful treat that combines the soft, chewy texture of cookies with the sweet, spicy flavor of churros, coated in warm cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll chilled dough into balls and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place cookie balls on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Reheat frozen cookies in the microwave or oven for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Churro, Crinkle Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar, Dessert, Baking