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Golden brown soft churro cookies coated in cinnamon sugar on a cooling rack

Churro Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the coating.
  • Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  • Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  • Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.