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Irresistible Churro Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe with Dulce de Leche Drizzle

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These churro snickerdoodle cookies combine the classic cinnamon sugar crunch of snickerdoodles with a churro-inspired twist and a luscious dulce de leche drizzle for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (160 g) dulce de leche
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in batches, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 ½-inch balls. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  8. Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Warm ½ cup dulce de leche with 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds or over low heat until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the dulce de leche over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Let set before serving.

Notes

If dough is too soft or sticky, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before shaping. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Let cookies cool before drizzling dulce de leche to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and use coconut milk instead of cream for drizzle.

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