Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies

Step 1: Prepare the Churro Dough

1. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add Flour: Reduce heat to low. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat.
3. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 2: Make Cheesecake Filling

1. Mix Filling: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Assemble the Cookies

1. Pipe Churro Dough: Transfer churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
2. Pipe Rings: Pipe 2-inch rings onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Add Cheesecake Filling: Pipe a ring of cheesecake filling inside each churro ring.
4. Top with Dough: Pipe another layer of churro dough over the cheesecake filling, sealing the edges.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 5: Coat with Cinnamon Sugar

1. Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
2. Coat Cookies: Dip each cookie in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.

Step 6: Serve

1. Cool: Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips for Success

• Piping Tip: Use a large star tip for piping the churro dough to get the classic churro shape.
• Cheesecake Filling: Ensure the cheesecake filling is smooth and not too runny for easier piping.
• Even Coating: Roll the cookies in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm for the best coating.

Enjoy Your Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies!

These Churro Cheesecake Donut Cookies combine the best of churros, cheesecake, and donuts into a delightful cookie that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. They’re sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself!