Churro Cheesecake Cookies Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

11 - 1 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel Sauce (optional)

13 - 1 cup caramel sauce

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag.
03 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten each ball into a disk. Pipe a small amount of the cheesecake filling into the center of each disk, then fold the edges over the filling to enclose it. Roll each filled dough ball in your hands to smooth out the surface.
04 - In a shallow dish, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating it evenly.
05 - Place the coated cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
06 - Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Serve and enjoy your delightful Churro Cheesecake Cookies!

# Notes:

01 - Use softened butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing.
02 - Chilling the dough can make it easier to handle and improve baking results.
03 - Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to maintain a tender texture.
04 - Seal the cookie edges properly to prevent filling leakage.
05 - Bake until lightly golden for best results and avoid overbaking.

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