Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Churro Cookies, where soft and chewy cookie goodness meets a luscious cinnamon buttercream frosting. Inspired by the popular Crumbl treat, these cookies are generously coated in cinnamon sugar, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion—from cozy nights at home to festive gatherings. The combination of warm spices and sweet flavors is sure to please all cookie lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (for frosting)
- 2–3 teaspoons whole milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- In a mixer, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar; blend in eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon until combined.
- Shape dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon until smooth; frost cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg