Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Churro Cookie Dough: Whisk together dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined. Wrap and chill dough.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  3. Assemble the Bites: Roll out the churro cookie dough and use a small cutter (or your fingers) to cut out rounds. Press into mini muffin cups.
  4. Fill the Cups: Spoon cheesecake filling into each cookie-lined cup.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  6. Cool: Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  8. Coat the Bites: Brush each bite with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
  9. Enjoy: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container. The Churro Cheesecake Bites are now ready!