Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
These Churro Crinkle Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate crinkle cookies. Rolled in a cinnamon sugar coating, they offer a perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and warm cinnamon sweetness, reminiscent of traditional churros. Soft and fudgy on the inside with a crackled cinnamon sugar crust, these cookies are easy to make and perfect 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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined and aerated.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookies.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This step helps solidify the dough for easier handling and enhances the cookie texture.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix additional granulated sugar with ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the coating mixture.
- Shape and coat the dough: Roll the chilled dough into small balls, then generously coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture ensuring an even layer around each cookie.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough 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 the cookies have set but remain soft.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up while maintaining a chewy center.
Notes
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the coating mixture to 1 ½ teaspoons.
- If preferred, you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour to make the cookies gluten-free.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easy rolling and better cookie texture.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure the sugar and other ingredients are certified vegan and substitute eggs with flax eggs if desired.
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