🍰 Cream Cheese Churro Cookies 🍰

Treat your taste buds to the blissful marriage of churros and cheesecake in one delightful cookie!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Filling:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened

For the Dough:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Coating:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
3. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. For the filling, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
7. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it in your palm, place a small spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center, and fold the dough over, rolling it into a ball.
8. Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are golden brown.
10. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

Per serving (1 cookie):
- Calories: 180
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sugar: 15g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Chill the dough thoroughly to make handling easier and prevent spreading during baking.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰

Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serving: 24 cookies