Deliciously Chewy Churro Crinkle Cookies: A Sweet Twist on a Classic Treat!
These soft, chewy cookies are coated in cinnamon sugar and have a beautiful crinkled top. They taste just like a churro but in cookie form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then coat generously in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crinkled.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra chewiness, chill the dough for up to 2 hours. The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.