Description
Chocolate Churro Cookies are soft, chewy chocolate cookies coated in cinnamon-sugar for a churro-inspired crunch. With warm spices, rich cocoa, and melty chocolate chips, these cookies are cozy, indulgent, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use dark or white chocolate chips for variation.
- Swap nutmeg for cardamom for a unique flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for subtle heat.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for a GF version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
