Tasty Churro Crinkle Cookies Recipe Perfect for Holidays Recipe
These Tasty Churro Crinkle Cookies combine the classic warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a delightful crinkled texture, making them perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat. Soft, chewy, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar mix with a powdered sugar crinkle effect, these cookies are easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for crinkle effect)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling the cookies.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough, roll each into a ball, then generously coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a flavorful crust.
- Arrange on Baking Tray: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking trays, spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are slightly puffed and crinkled. The edges should be set while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough to help the cookies maintain their shape and texture.
- Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Use fresh ground cinnamon for the best and brightest flavor.
- For extra crunch and flavor, double coat the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking.
- Test your oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure even baking and avoid under- or over-baking.
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