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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 with a soft, crinkled texture. Inspired by the classic churro, these cookies are coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and dusted with powdered sugar to give them a delightful crinkle effect. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a cinnamon twist!

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
  • Powdered sugar (for crinkle effect)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, combining thoroughly to create a smooth batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, which helps in shaping and results in better texture.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the additional granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating the cookie dough balls.
  8. Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough, rolling them into balls and then generously coating each in 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 for spreading while baking.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed slightly and developed crinkles on their surfaces.
  11. Cool and Add Crinkle Effect: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack and lightly dust with powdered sugar to create the signature crinkle look.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the dry ingredients.
  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming.
  • Refrigerating the dough is crucial for getting the perfect crinkle cookie texture.
  • If your kitchen is warm, you may want to chill the dough a bit longer to make handling easier.
  • The powdered sugar dusting should be done after the cookies cool slightly to avoid melting.

Keywords: churro cookies, crinkle cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, baked cinnamon cookies, dessert cookies

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