Description
Delightfully crispy and buttery churro cookies filled with soft caramel and served with a luscious homemade chocolate ganache for dipping. These puff pastry treats combine the classic churro flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a gooey caramel center and a rich chocolate sauce, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 (17.3-oz.) box frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 9 soft caramel squares
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Lightly flour your work surface before unfolding one sheet of thawed puff pastry.
- Cut Puff Pastry Circles: Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the puff pastry sheet. Repeat this process for the second sheet to get an equal number of circles.
- Assemble Cookies: Place half of the puff pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet. Center a caramel square on each circle, then cover each with a second puff pastry circle. Seal the edges firmly by crimping with a fork to prevent the caramel from oozing out during baking.
- Apply Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush each assembled cookie generously with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up. This ensures the puff pastry is fully cooked and crispy.
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: While the cookies bake, place the chocolate chips in a medium heat-safe bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes to melt. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Offer the warm churro cookies alongside the chocolate ganache for dipping. Enjoy the delightful combination of crunchy, sweet pastries filled with gooey caramel and dipped in rich chocolate.
Notes
- Be sure to thaw the puff pastry completely before cutting for easier handling and better layering.
- If desired, you can add a pinch of salt to the cinnamon sugar for a more complex flavor.
- For a quicker ganache, microwave the cream and chocolate in short bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; ganache can be refrigerated and gently warmed before serving.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer ganache flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: churro cookies, puff pastry cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate ganache, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy dessert, baked churros
