Churro Maple Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
These Churro Maple Chocolate Chunk Cookies combine the warm, cozy flavors of cinnamon and maple syrup with chunks of rich chocolate. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, these cookies offer a delightful texture contrast and a sweet-spicy finish, perfect for an indulgent treat any time of year. Baked to golden perfection with soft centers, they make a perfect dessert or snack with comforting autumn vibes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chunks
For Rolling and Dusting
- Additional cinnamon and sugar for rolling and dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then mix in the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks to distribute them evenly.
- Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls. Roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to coat them evenly. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Dust: Once cooled, sprinkle additional cinnamon and sugar mixture over the tops of the cookies for an extra burst of churro-inspired flavor and a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Use high-quality chocolate chunks for richer flavor and better texture.
- If you prefer a stronger maple flavor, increase maple syrup by a tablespoon, adjusting flour slightly to maintain dough consistency.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to achieve proper creaming and cookie texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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