Churro Cookies with Chocolate Filling
Churro cookies with chocolate filling are an irresistible treat that combines the classic cinnamon sugar flavor of churros with a gooey chocolate center, providing a delightful crunch on the outside.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
- ½ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark is fine
- ¼ cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for light texture
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Ensure freshness
- 2 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate Bars Recommended: Lindt 70% chocolate
For Coating
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon & White Granulated Sugar For coating
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the pure vanilla extract and the two large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Chop the semi-sweet chocolate bars into small pieces and gently fold them into the dough.
- Form dough balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown on the edges.
- Mix the ground cinnamon and white granulated sugar for the coating while the cookies are baking.
- Coat the warm cookies in the cinnamon sugar mixture as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for better incorporation. Use high-quality chocolate for a more intense flavor; Lindt chocolate is recommended. Do not skip the cornstarch; it adds softness and chewiness. For a different flavor, consider adding nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar coating.