Tasty Churro Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (large)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
• powdered sugar (for crinkle effect)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

4. 4

   Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.

8. 8

   Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

9. 9

   Place the balls on the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

10. 10

    Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly puffed and crinkled.

11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill the dough to help the cookies maintain their shape. Remove cookies when set around the edges but still soft in the center. Use fresh cinnamon for the best flavor. Double coat the dough balls in cinnamon-sugar for extra crunch. Test your oven temperature for even baking.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• holiday
• churro
• baked
• vegetarian
• kid-friendly