One afternoon, my daughter and I wanted to make some homemade cookies together with ingredients we already had on hand. So, we decided to experiment a bit in the kitchen. After a couple tries, we ended up with a soft, chewy, delicious cookie that tasted just like a churro – which is why we decided to call them Churro Cookies! These are hands down our whole family’s new favorite cookie. Even my extra picky daughter loves them, which is saying a lot. 🙂
The magic of these Easy Churro Cookies lies in their simple yet perfect combination of brown sugar, soft butter, egg, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This mixture creates the best dough, which we then rolled in a cinnamon sugar mix before baking. The smell that filled our kitchen was amazing.
They’re not only fun to make with kids, but also a delicious treat to share with friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy cookie recipe or just want to enjoy the comforting flavors of a churro, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE EASY CHURRO COOKIES
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor: With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of cookies that taste like everyone’s favorite churros. The combination of cinnamon and sugar creates a nostalgic, comforting flavor that’s hard to resist.
Soft and Chewy Texture: These cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, making them an ideal treat for any cookie lover.
INGREDIENTS
Here’s the ingredients list! It’s pretty straight-forward:
- Flour – The foundation of the cookies, giving them structure and texture.
- Cinnamon – This is the star of the show. Infuses the cookies with warm, spicy notes that mimic the classic churro taste.
- Baking soda – Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
- Salt – Enhances the flavor of the other ingredients and balances the sweetness.
- Brown sugar – Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness and helps keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Butter – Make sure it’s room temperature. The butter should be very soft, but not completely melted. Provides a creamy base, adding flavor and moisture to the dough.
- Egg – Binds the ingredients together and adds richness to the dough.
- Vanilla – Adds a subtle, sweet aroma and depth of flavor.
- Cinnamon-sugar mix – Just a simple combination of white sugar and cinnamon mixed together. A delightful coating of this gives the cookies their signature churro-like exterior, adding a sweet and crunchy finish.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gently whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the butter. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, until the butter is soft and just barely starting to melt. Add the brown sugar to the bowl.
Using a mixer, cream together the sugar and butter by beating on low for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until well blended. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until everything is just combined.
Add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet mix. Beat about two minutes on medium speed. Dough should easily form a large ball when done mixing.
Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. This will help the dough firm up a bit more so that it holds it’s shape well and doesn’t stick to your hands when you roll it in the cinnamon sugar mix.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mix.
Place cookies an inch apart on a greased cookie sheet, or one lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, or until edges turn light brown. Careful not to overcook.
Remove from oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for about five minutes. Then, move the cookies off the baking sheet to a cooling rack.
TIPS & NOTES FOR EASY CHURRO COOKIES
Small or large cookies? This makes about 48 small cookies (about 3/4 inch size dough balls) or 24 larger cookies (about 1½ inch size dough balls). If you choose to make them bigger, add an additional 1-2 minutes of bake time.
Chill the Dough: For best results, chill the dough for at least 15 minutes before baking. This helps the dough maintain its shape better when you roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mix.
Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake. They should be slightly underbaked in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to set as they cool, ensuring a soft and chewy texture.
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze the dough balls before baking for up to three months, allowing you to bake fresh cookies whenever a craving strikes.
Make Ahead: If you’re short on time, you can prepare the dough a day in advance and keep it refrigerated. Just remember to let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping and rolling in the cinnamon-sugar mix.
These tips and notes will help ensure your Churro Cookies turn out perfectly every time, making them a delightful treat for any occasion!
Easy Churro Cookies
These Easy Churro Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with cinnamon-sugar flavor, giving you all the deliciousness of a churro in cookie form.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Mix (to roll dough in)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
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In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gently whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, add the butter. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, until butter is soft and just barely starting to melt. Add the brown sugar to the bowl.
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Using a mixer, cream together the sugar and butter by beating on low for approximately 2 minutes, or until well incorporated.
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Add the egg and vanilla and beat until just combined.
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Add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet mix. Beat for about 2 more minutes or until dough is well incorporated. (It should form a large ball pretty easily when done mixing.)
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Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. This will help the dough firm up a bit more so that it holds it's shape well and doesn't stick to your hands when you roll it in the cinnamon sugar mix.
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Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mix. (About ½ cup white sugar mixed with 2 tbsp cinnamon.)
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Place cookies an inch apart on a greased cookie sheet, or one lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
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Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes, or until edges turn light brown. Careful not to overcook.
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Remove from oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for about five minutes. Then, move the cookies off the baking sheet to a cooling rack.
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They really do taste like a churro. Came out great.
These were incredibly easy to make. This truly uses staple ingredients that you will find in your pantry. I did this with my son and we had fun making the balls and rolling them around and sugar. We had even more fun eating them
I’m so glad you liked them! That’s funny – my daughter loves rolling them in the cinnamon sugar too. 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to rate this and comment!
Loved them! Made a second batch to take to work! 😋
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Delicious!!
I’m so glad you liked them!
so yummyyy!!
I’m so glad you liked them! 🙂
Love these cookies ! So yummy
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Made them , a grateful hit, unfortunately I didn’t get a pic because they went so quickly right out the oven. I will be adding these to my Rolodex lol lol lol
I love being in the kitchen and cooking baking is not my forte but these……. YES!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad you liked them! Thank you for sharing that! They don’t last long in our house either. 🙂
Are these different than Snickerdoodles? All the same ingredients, but since we love Churros in this house I will definitely give them a try!! Thank you for your recipe. 👩🍳
I have to be honest, I’ve never had a snickerdoodle cookie! I’ve heard of them but somehow never had one. I had to look up what’s in them and you’re right. Mine seem very similar. Me and my daughter just thought they tasted like churros, so that’s where they got the name. 🙂 If you try them, let me know what you think!
Alright, I never leave comments but oh my goodness!! These cookies are exactly what I was looking for! They are super simple to make and boy oh boy they are delicious!! Thank you. These are going to be a staple cookie for my family for years to come!
Yay! I’m so glad you loved them and that they were easy to make! I appreciate you coming back to comment and give it a rating. It helps my little website so much!
Easy to make and delicious! I almost never leave reviews on these recipes but this one deserves it. I had the sudden inkling to make something sweet since we didn’t have any snacks on hand and I found this recipe. Since I had all the ingredients on hand, I went ahead and whipped this up and I’m so glad I did! They’re not too sweet and they even have a similar texture to a churro. 100% will make these again!
I’m so happy to hear that! I was really trying to keep these simple and straight-forward, so your comment means a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and rate the recipe. So glad you enjoyed the cookies!