Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
These Churro Crinkle Cookies combine rich cocoa with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, delivering a soft, fudgy texture and irresistible churro-inspired flavor perfect for any dessert craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar (made by mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together until the mixture is light and fluffy, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to form the dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the cookie dough and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up for easier rolling.
- Prepare the coating: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Shape and coat cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls, then generously coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 12 minutes until set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough fully to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid sticking.
- Adjust cinnamon sugar ratio to your preference for more or less spice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
