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Tasty Churro Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Tasty Churro Crinkle Cookies combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a delightful crinkled cookie form. Soft and slightly chewy with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating and a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies capture the essence of traditional churros in an easy baked treat perfect for any occasion.

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
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Finishing

  • Powdered sugar (for crinkle effect)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed to avoid overworking the dough, until it forms a uniform dough.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which helps with shaping and results in a better texture.
  7. Prepare Coating Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating the cookie dough balls.
  8. Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop out one tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough, roll them into balls, and then coat each ball generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Arrange on Baking Trays: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  10. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly puffed and show signature crinkles.
  11. Cool and Finish: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar for the classic crinkle effect before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough is crucial for managing spreading and achieving the crinkle effect.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent cookies from sticking to the baking tray.
  • Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder cinnamon flavor.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For extra texture, consider adding a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the dry ingredients.

Keywords: churro cookies, cinnamon cookies, crinkle cookies, baked cinnamon sugar cookies, dessert, easy cookie recipe

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