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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Churro Cookies (Easy Cinnamon Sugar Coating)

Three soft churro cookies stacked on a white plate, generously coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Make these soft and chewy churro cookies at home. They capture the warm cinnamon flavor of fried churros and feature a classic cinnamon sugar coating, offering an easy dessert without deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 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, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps achieve a soft cookie center.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball thoroughly 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 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a slightly crispier exterior coating, you can gently press the dough balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture a second time just before baking.
  • If you want a Crumbl copycat experience, consider adding 1 cup of white chocolate chips to the dough mixture before scooping.
  • These bakery style cookies at home are best eaten slightly warm.

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