Heavenly Churro Cheesecake Cookies

These divine Churro Cheesecake Cookies offer the ultimate fusion of crispy churros and luscious cheesecake filling. Treat yourself to these decadent delights, guaranteed to fulfill your sweetest desires!

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 3 cups all-purpose flour 🍞
• 1 tsp baking powder 🌿
• 1/2 tsp salt 🧂

• For the Cheesecake Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

• For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
• 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 🌿

• For the Caramel Sauce (optional):
• 1 cup caramel sauce 🍯

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then incorporate the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a small mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
2. Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag.

Shape the Cookies:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten each into a disk.
3. Pipe a dollop of the cheesecake filling into the center of each disk, then fold the edges over to seal.