Easy Churro Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Delightfully easy and quick to make, these Churro Crinkle Cookies capture the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with a perfect soft yet crinkly texture. Rolled generously in cinnamon sugar and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies make a festive and irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 and Prepare Trays: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined to create the dry base for the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring a smooth and aerated dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated, creating a uniform batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a dough forms to avoid overmixing.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up for easier handling and better texture.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to make the coating mixture that will give the cookies their signature churro flavor.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll each into a ball, and generously coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to capture the churro essence.
- Arrange on Baking Tray: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly puffed and crinkled, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and enhances the texture.
- Rolling the dough balls generously in the cinnamon-sugar coating is key for that authentic churro flavor and crunch.
- For an even more prominent crinkle effect, dust the coated dough balls lightly with powdered sugar before baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to easily lift baked cookies without breakage.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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