Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies
Delicious churro-style cookies rolled in buttery cinnamon sugar, perfect for snacks, desserts, or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
Cookie Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted to control salt, or salted works in a pinch.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Cost-conscious tip: store-brand sugars are fine.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Consider whole-wheat pastry flour for nuttiness.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for rolling.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead: roll dough into balls, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag — bake from frozen with an extra 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with a cup of coffee or vanilla ice cream for dessert.