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Soft and Chewy Classic Churro Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Coating

A stack of four soft, round churro cookies heavily coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Make bakery-style churro cookies at home that capture the warm, comforting flavor of fresh churros without deep frying. These cookies are soft, chewy, and coated generously in cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for dough)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball lightly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra soft center, slightly underbake the cookies by about one minute.
  • If you want a thicker coating, roll the cookies in the cinnamon sugar mixture once before baking and again immediately after they come out of the oven while they are still warm.
  • This recipe makes bakery style cookies that are perfect for holiday baking.

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