Description

These Churro Maple Chocolate Chunk Cookies combine the warm, spicy flavors of cinnamon and the unique sweetness of pure maple syrup with rich chocolate chunks. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked to perfection, they offer a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with a churro-inspired finish.

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 and Coating

2 cups chocolate chunks
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 ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, mix in the pure 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 to evenly distribute the leavening and spice. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the chocolate chunks gently to spread them evenly.
Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough. Roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, which will give the cookies a churro-like coating. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft, capturing the perfect chewy texture.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes so they set properly. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust: Once cooled, sprinkle the cookies with additional cinnamon and sugar to enhance the churro flavor and add an attractive finish.

Notes

Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
Use high-quality pure maple syrup for the best flavor depth.
Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and chewy.
If you prefer, you can substitute chocolate chips for chocolate chunks.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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