Irresistible Churro Cookies with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting
These churro cookies combine crispy, warm textures with a delightful cinnamon-sugar sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- - Hand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- shallow bowl
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup butter, softened Use regular or dairy-free based on preference.
- ¾ cup light brown sugar Adds a rich, caramel flavor.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar Balances sweetness.
- 1 large egg Acts as a binding agent.
- ½ Tablespoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- ¾ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 2 cups + 2 all-purpose flour Foundation of the cookie dough.
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Infuses classic churro taste.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar Sweetens the outside.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Enhances warm spice flavor.
For the Buttercream Frosting
- ⅔ cup butter, softened Creamy base; opt for dairy-free if needed.
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Matches cookie flavor.
- 2-2¼ cups powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting.
- ½ cup light brown sugar Adds depth.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Brings everything together.
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk Adjusts consistency.
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Instructions
How to Make Churro Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large bowl using a mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beat until combined.
- Mix in the flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon until just combined.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls to form about 22 balls.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by mixing the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Coat each cookie dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Arrange cookies on the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Make the buttercream while cookies cool by combining softened butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, ground cinnamon, and light brown sugar.
- Mix ingredients together, adding more powdered sugar for sweetness or milk for consistency.
- Frost each cooled cookie with buttercream frosting, either spreading or piping.
Notes
Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.