Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with our Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar. These soft and chewy treats are a perfect blend of classic churros and cookie comfort, offering a rich chocolate flavor that beautifully harmonizes with the aromatic sweetness of cinnamon. Imagine pulling these cookies from the oven, their crinkly tops dusted in cinnamon sugar, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma that beckons loved ones to gather around. Perfect for any occasion—be it festive gatherings or cozy nights in—these cookies are sure to become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll chilled dough into balls, then coat each ball in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly puffed and crinkled on top. Let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg