Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic churro, featuring a soft, buttery cookie base rolled in a fragrant cinnamon sugar coating. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside with a tender center, they capture all the flavors of the beloved churro pastry in an easy-to-make cookie form.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Coating
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Boil butter and water: In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and water, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add flour: Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the all-purpose flour until the dough forms a firm ball and pulls away from the sides.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and shiny. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Shape the cookies: Using a piping bag or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: While the cookies are baking, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Coat the cookies: When the cookies come out of the oven and are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, then allow them to cool.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure smooth incorporation.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use two spoons to shape the dough on the baking sheet.
- Make sure the cookies are warm when rolling in cinnamon sugar for the coating to stick well.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the cinnamon sugar mixture for extra warming spice.
