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Easy Churro Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These easy Churro Crinkle Cookies are a delicious twist on classic churros, transformed into soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies with a delightful crinkled powdered sugar finish. Perfectly sweet and aromatic, they come together quickly and are ideal for sharing at any gathering.

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 (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • Powdered sugar (for crinkle effect)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a soft cookie texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined to enrich the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, which firms it up for easy scooping and helps achieve the cookie’s texture.
  7. Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, blend granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating, which gives the cookies their signature churro flavor.
  8. Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and generously coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Arrange on Baking Tray: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are slightly puffed and crinkled, signaling they are done but still soft inside.
  11. Cool and Add Crinkle Effect: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once slightly cooled, dust with powdered sugar to create the crinkle effect typical of churro treats.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is key for easier handling and better texture.
  • Use fresh cinnamon for the best flavor in both the dough and coating.
  • Powdered sugar dusting gives the cookies their classic churro-inspired crinkle appearance.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh for up to 3 days.
  • These cookies can be frozen before baking; freeze coated dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a container for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding a couple extra minutes.

Keywords: churro cookies, cinnamon cookies, crinkle cookies, easy dessert, cinnamon sugar cookies

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