Stuffed Churro Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sugar
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
04 - 2 eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla
06 - 3 cups flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cream Cheese Filling

09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

12 - 1 cup sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon cinnamon

# Instructions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together until smooth. Line a tray with parchment paper and spoon or pipe small circles of filling onto paper. Freeze for 15-20 minutes to set.
02 - Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and continue beating. Mix in flour, baking powder and salt until well combined. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
03 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
04 - Scoop dough into 1" balls and flatten into discs. Place frozen cream cheese circle in center and top with another flattened disc. Crimp edges to seal.
05 - Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Roll each formed cookie in mixture and place on baking tray 4" apart.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges just start turning golden. Remove and cool on cooling rack.

# Notes:

01 - Filling must be frozen before assembly
02 - Dough needs chilling time for best results
03 - Ensure edges are well sealed to prevent filling leakage