Crumbl Churro Sweet Milk Cookies
There’s nothing quite like the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, and Crumbl Churro Sweet Milk Cookies are sure to steal the spotlight! These cookies bring together the rich flavors of sweet milk and cinnamon, reminiscent of those classic, cozy churros you love. Perfect for a cozy family gathering, festive celebrations, or simply as an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee, these cookies are a delightful way to indulge your sweet tooth.
What makes this recipe truly special is the gooey center filled with luscious dulce de leche, which elevates each bite to blissful heights. To top it all off, you’ll drizzle these delightful cookies with a creamy dulce de leche cream cheese frosting, making them a hit with both kids and adults. Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why they have become an instant favorite!
This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Gather your ingredients for a sweet baking adventure!
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined—don’t overmix!
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Scoop out portions of dough and create a small indentation in the center of each ball. Fill the indentation with dulce de leche, then cover it with more cookie dough.
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Roll the dough balls in a mixture of cinnamon sugar before placing them on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are just set.
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For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and remaining dulce de leche until smooth and creamy.
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Allow the cookies to cool completely, then frost them with the dulce de leche cream cheese frosting.
Tips & Variations
- Ingredient Substitutions: You can use brown butter for a nuttier flavor or swap out the cream cheese for mascarpone in the frosting.
- Optional Variations: Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or crispy cereal to the cookie dough for added texture.
- Storage Tips: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, freeze them for up to three months—just be sure to frost them after thawing!
Recipe Information
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 32 minutes
- Servings: About 24 cookies
- Difficulty level: Easy
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Crumbl Churro Sweet Milk Cookies with friends and family!
Crumbl Churro Sweet Milk Cookies
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dulce de leche For filling the cookie centers.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon For rolling the cookie dough balls.
- 1 tablespoon sugar For rolling the cookie dough balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined—don’t overmix!
- Scoop out portions of dough and create a small indentation in the center of each ball. Fill the indentation with dulce de leche, then cover it with more cookie dough.
- Roll the dough balls in a mixture of cinnamon sugar before placing them on a baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and remaining dulce de leche until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the dulce de leche cream cheese frosting.