Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
Delight in these Churro Crinkle Cookies coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture, offering a rich cocoa flavor with a soft, chewy texture and a crackled top reminiscent of classic churros. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, these cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon with chocolate in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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 (for coating) – made by mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined, creating a uniform base for the dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy, then stir in vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and helping the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the classic churro coating for the cookies.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, then roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies have cracked tops and are set around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they retain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the coating mixture.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste and added fiber.
- Make sure not to overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Refrigerating the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
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