There’s a cookie store here in the Phoenix area called Crmbl that makes these giant cookies — I always tell myself I’m going to divide them into quarters, but then I eat the whole dang cookie. These are my new FAVORITE cookies (actually second favorite because I truly do love the Milk Bar Chocolate chip cookies the most. BUT — these are so incredibly churro-like — and that frosting on top — TO. DIE. FOR!

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ¾ tsp baking powder

CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIE DUSTING

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar packed
• 1 tsp cinnamon

CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup Crisco shortening
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS 

CHURRO COOKIES

• Cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar together. 
• Add eggs and vanilla. Mix together. 
• In a separate bowl, combine the purpose flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder.
• Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until all combined. 

CINNAMON SUGAR DUSTING

• Combine the sugars and the cinnamon in a separate bowl. 
• Roll the dough into 2 ½ inch balls. (I use my large cookie scoop)
• Roll the cookie dough balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
• Place cookie dough balls onto cookie sheet (lined with parchment paper or baking mats) 3 inches apart. (about 9-12 per sheet)
• Bake 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cookies should be puffy and not browned. 
• Allow cookies to cool at room temperature before frosting.

CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

• In a mixer, beat the butter and shortening together. 
• Add the vanilla and salt. Mix together. 
• Slowly add the powdered sugar and water. Hold back a Tbsp of the water to make sure it’s the right consistency. Add the remaining water if the frosting is too thick. 
• Beat on medium until the frosting is smooth. 
• Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until incorporated into the frosting. Will make the frosting grainy to resemble a churro. 

ASSEMBLY

• Top the cooled cookies with cinnamon buttercream frosting. Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top for that crunchy texture. 
• Store in airtight container. Enjoy!