Description
Churro shortbread cookies are a delightful twist on traditional shortbread, combining buttery, crumbly texture with warm, spicy flavors of churros.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the dough)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix this into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Form the dough into thick rounds, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
- Combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each cookie dough ball in this mixture until fully coated.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for better shape retention.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Churro, Shortbread, Cookies, Dessert, Baking