Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
These Churro Crinkle Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate crinkle cookies, rolled in a fragrant cinnamon sugar coating for a perfect blend of rich cocoa and warm cinnamon flavors. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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) (mix of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: 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 the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa.
- Combine Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Chill Dough: Cover the combined dough and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to roll and helping the cookies maintain shape during baking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon to create the signature churro coating.
- Form and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the chilled dough into uniform balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly, giving the cookies their characteristic cinnamon crust.
- Bake: Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cookies develop a slightly firm edge but remain soft inside.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set the structure, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and prevent sogginess.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is chilled before rolling to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
- You can adjust cinnamon level in the coating to your taste for more or less spice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
Keywords: Churro Cookies, Crinkle Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Baked Cookies, Dessert Recipe, Holiday Cookies
