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These Crumbl churro cookies are thick, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon sugar, then topped with a luscious cinnamon buttercream and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon sugar. Every bite tastes like a warm churro straight from the fair, soft, buttery, and perfectly spices. Inspired by the famous Crumbl Bakery Churro Cookies, these are the iltimate cozy dessert to bake at home.
Since you’re here, I know you will also love my other Crumbl-inspired recipes like The softest Crumbl Circus Animal Cookies, Better Than CRUMBL Cosmic Brownie Cookies, Chilled CRUMBL Twix Cookies, Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies and also Crumbl Oreo cookies with buttercream frosting.
This is the best CRUMBL churro sugar cookie you’ll ever try!
If you’ve never had a Crumbl churro sugar cookies, now is the perfect time to make one at home!
This Crumbl-inspired churro cookie starts with a soft cinnamon sugar cookie base, topped with luscious cinnamon shurro buttercream, and finished with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon sugar for that classic churro crunch.
After I started posting my Crumbl Bakery Cookie recipes on Tiktok so many of you requested this flavor! I finally made it over Memorial Day weekend, and it was an absolute hit.
Bonus: This recipe is also perfect for Labor Day, Holiday gatherings, or any time you want homemade churro sugar cookies that taste just like the bakery version.
Why you’ll love this Crumbl Churro Cookie recipe
- It tastes just like a churro! – Soft inside, lightly crisp on the outside.
- Each cookie is thick, chewy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor.
- You can make them with or without frosting, and they’ll still be amazing.
- You can make it with or without the frosting and it will taste just as good.
Table of Contents
- This is the best CRUMBL churro sugar cookie you’ll ever try!
- Why you’ll love this Crumbl Churro Cookie recipe
- What you’ll need for this churro cookie recipe
- How to make copycat Churro sugar cookies at home
- Expert Tips for the perfect cinnamon sugar Cookies
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- CRUMBL churro cookie copycat recipe Recipe
- If you enjoyed these CRUMBL inspired churro cookies, make sure to pin them for later!
What you’ll need for this churro cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these churro cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- Used in both the churro cookie dough, and the cinnamon buttercream for richness.
- Brown & granulated sugar– Brown sugar adds depth and chewiness, while granulated sugar gives that signature churro crunch.
- Egg & egg yolk– Helps bind the dough and make it tender.
- Vanilla– Adds flavor to both the dough and the frosting.
- Lemon juice– Prevents sugar crystallization (a trick in place of cream of tartar)
- Flour– All purpose is the perfect base for soft cookies.
- Cornstarch– Keeps the texture extra tender and bakery-style.
- Baking soda & baking powder– For lift and perfect cookie height.
- Cinnamon-The star spice of these churro cookies, to create an amazing depth of flavor.
- Salt – Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Heavy cream – Smooths out the cinnamon buttercream.
- Powdered sugar– Used for the frosting to make it light and fluffy.
How to make copycat Churro sugar cookies at home
This is how you can make them at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla flavoring, and lemon juice and mix again.
- Finally, add in the dry ingredient. Stir in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and mix just until the flour disappears, don’t over-mix!
- Scoop out cookie dough balls, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture, place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and bake.
- Once the cookies are baked and cooled, pipe the churro buttercream on top and sprinkle with some more cinnamon sugar and enjoy!
Expert Tips for the perfect cinnamon sugar Cookies
- Transfer after 5 minutes. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool doing fully before frosting.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture and even mixing.
- Don’t over mix once you add the flour, this keeps cookies soft and chewy.
- Avoid over baking. They should look slightly soft in the center when you pull them out of the oven.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
What do the Crumbl Churro Cookies taste like?
They taste like a cross between a soft snickerdoodle and freshly fried churro! The cinnamon buttercream and sugar coating gives it that classic churro flavor and texture too.
Can I make smaller Crumbl churro cookies for catering or parties?
Tes! Simply scoop smaller portions of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll them in cinnamon sugar. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes. These mini churro cookies are perfect for dessert platters, bake sales, or party trays!
Can I make them without the frosting?
Yes! The cookies are delicious on their own with just the cinnamon sugar coating. Frosting is optional but definitely adds that extra churro flair for sure!!
How to store Churro cookies?
Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Room temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Fridge: Store up to 7 days, then let them come to room temperature before serving.
CRUMBL churro cookie copycat recipe
Ingredients
Cinnamon sugar coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar Save until the end
Churro cookie dough
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 2 & 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 & 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon buttercream
- 1 stick butter
- 1 & 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a large baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside. In a medium sized bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon together then set aside.
- Cream the butter, the brown sugar, and the granulated sugar together until light and creamy.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice and vanilla flavoring and mix until combined.
- Add in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and mix just until the dry mixture disappears.
- Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 12 equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them between the palm of your hand, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixutre. Save the leftover cinnamon sugar for later.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet leaving 1.5-2 inches in between, gently flatten the cookies to about 2 cm in thickness then bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes than transfer to a cooling rack and cool fully.
Make the churro buttercream while the cookies are cooling.
- Beat the butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar,cinnamon, vanilla flavoring, and 1-2 tbsp heavy cream together until light and fluffy. If the buttercream is too thick add 1/2 tbsp heavy cream at a time, and mix again until the desired consistency is reached.
- Using a Wilton 35 tip, frost the cooled down churro cookies. If you don't have this specific tip, use any tip you have or just cut the end of a ziplock bag and frost.
- Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the leftover cinnamon sugar that you used to roll your cookie dough in and sprinkle some of it on top of each frosted churro cookie and enjoy.
Notes
How to store Churro cookies?
You can store these cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. You can store them for a bit longer in the fridge. Place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Make sure to let the cookie get back to room temperature before enjoying it. You can even store them in the freezer in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. You can let the cookies thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying them the next day!Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you enjoyed these CRUMBL inspired churro cookies, make sure to pin them for later!
Can I use cream of tartar instead of lemon juice? I really want to make them but the baby is napping and I’m all out of lemons.
Yes! You can use 1/4 tsp cream of tartar!
Chahinez
I made this recipe twice!!!! And it was so delicious. Chewy, moist and thick. The perfect dupe. I was impatient the first time and put the frosting on too fast so it didn’t keep the lines between the swirls, it was still pretty in my eyes! Everyone at work loved it and girls movie night loved it as well. If you love snicker-doodles you will love this! It is extra cinamoneeeeee!! I used a ziplock sandwich bag foe the buttercream, this is by far the best buttercream recipe I’ve used.
Thank you so much for trying these Churro cookies, Jessica! I’m happy to hear everyone enjoyed these, and don’t blame yourself for being impatient. These cookies smell so good that I have done my fair share of frosting them before they cool down fully just so I can eat them faster!!
Chahinez
My husband hates sweets, and more specifically, frosting. He devoured these 😂. Well, *we* devoured them all in a couple of days. So good!!!
This is the best thing I’ve heard today! So happy these cookies converted a frosting loved into a frosting addict!! Can’t wait for you to try more of the cookie recipes on the blog!
Chahinez
These are the best churro like cookie! My whole family loved them! I’m keeping this recipe for future events!!!
I am so happy to hear that everyone loved them and that this recipe is quickly becoming a staple in your household!
Chahinez
Delicious and easy to make
Thank you so much for trying it and letting me know you enjoyed it : )
Chahinez
Insane cookie you must try!!
Thank you so much for trying it Miranda!
Amazing!! Thank you.
You’re so welcome!
We don’t have Crumbl here in Australia but with your recipes I don’t think I’m missing out! These are just phenomenal, I don’t know how you keep coming up with these amazing recipes but I know that I don’t want you to stop hahah
Loved it Chahinez!
Mariam, your comment just made my day! Thank you so much for the kind words. Don’t worry, I am not planning to stop anything soon!
Chahinez
These cookies are fantastic! I was surprised how easy they were to throw together, but taste and look like they would be super complicated! I love how soft and chewy they are – definitely giving Crumbl a run for their money 🙂
Right! They are so impressive and yet so easy to make! So happy to hear you loved these Ashley! And we sure are, aren’t we !!!
Chahinez
These are so so yummy! A party in your tummy! And easy to make!
I’m so glad to hear that, Danielle! Happy to hear you enjoyed them 🙂
Chahinez