Churro Crinkle Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
These Churro Crinkle Cookies combine the rich flavor of cocoa with a delightful cinnamon sugar coating, delivering a soft, chewy texture with a slightly crisp exterior reminiscent of classic churros. Perfect for chocolate and cinnamon lovers craving a spiced, sweet treat.
- 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 (1 tablespoon ground cinnamon mixed with ½ cup granulated sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat 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 until well combined and uniform in color.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes. This step firms up the dough for easier handling and helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Prepare the Coating: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into roughly 1-inch diameter balls. Coat each ball generously by rolling it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to get an even layer of flavor and texture.
- Arrange and Bake: 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 to 12 minutes until the cookie edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breaking and lets residual heat finish the baking process.
Notes
- For extra cinnamon flavor, you can add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dough before mixing the dry ingredients.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- If you prefer a stronger chocolate taste, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking. Freeze on a tray then transfer to a sealed container; thaw at room temperature before serving.
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