Description
Thick, bakery-style churro cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich cinnamon buttercream swirl. Soft centers, crisp edges, and full cozy flavor — just like Crumbl, but homemade.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well, scraping down the bowl.
- Add flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix just until combined.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Reserve 1 tablespoon for topping.
- Scoop dough with a large cookie scoop. Roll each dough ball in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on baking sheet 2–3 inches apart. Flatten into thick disks (½–¾ inch thick).
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until centers are set and edges lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter, cinnamon, half the powdered sugar, and milk on low until combined.
- Add remaining powdered sugar and mix on low. Increase speed to medium and whip until smooth and fluffy. Add a small splash of milk if needed.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag and pipe a spiral on each cooled cookie.
- Sprinkle with reserved cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill dough balls for 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Do not overbake — cookies should look slightly soft in the center when removed.
- Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg