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Easy Churro Cookies Inspired by Mickey
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If you’re a fan of churros and Disney, then these adorable Mickey-shaped churro cookies are the perfect treat for you! Inspired by the park favorite churros from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, well… let’s be honest… mainly from Disneyland, lol.
These cookies are infused with a rich cinnamon flavor and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
They’re just a fun way to bring some of that Disney magic into your home—whether you’re craving the taste of Magic Kingdom or missing the sweets from Candy Palace. I’ve got you covered with this one.
How To Make Mickey-Shaped Cookies
These easy churro cookies are such a perfect blend of butt and warm cinnamon flavor, making them the perfect Disney-inspired treat. They’re not just for Disney fans, though, because these cookies are good for any occasion…. family gatherings, themed parties, you name it!
Creating these delicious churro sugar cookies is actually super easy to make! Plus, it doesn’t require a trip to the parks – most ingredients can be found in your pantry or a quick visit to your local grocery stores.
Before we begin, one thing you’ll need to have before making these cookies is a Mickey-Shaped Cookie Cutter. The one I linked is from Amazon and is super cheap, AND you get multiple sizes.
Alright, now let’s get right into it and get baking!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minute Makes: 12
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 3⁄4 C sweet cream butter (soft) 3⁄4 C white sugar
- 1⁄4 C light brown sugar
- 1⁄2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1⁄2 C all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon Frosting:
- 1⁄4 C sweet cream butter (soft) 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 C powdered sugar
Garnish:
- Sparkling Sugar Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together, Set aside.
- Add the soft butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Use a hand mixer beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and continue beating until all ingredients are combined.
- Slowly add 1/4th of the flour mixture to the wet mixture, continuing to beat while adding.
- Once blended, add another fourth of the flour mixture, beating it while adding.
- Continue to repeat this process until all of the dry ingredients have been incorporated into the wet ingredients.
- Beat until the cookie dough forms. (You can use your hands to mix the ingredients.)
- Cover the bowl of cookie dough with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Sprinkle flour on a cutting board or countertop.
- Dump the bowl of cookie dough on the flour.
- With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1⁄4 -1⁄8 inch thick.
- Use your Mickey head cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- With a metal spatula, gently move the cookies to the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes.
- Once fully baked, transfer the freshly baked cookies to a cooling rack.
- Allow to cool fully.
Frosting:
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar, and cinnamon to the butter mixture.
- Continue to beat until completely blended. (If the mixture is too thick, add in one tablespoon of whole milk.)
- Scoop the frosting into a frosting bag with a large tip (or a Ziploc bag with a corner cut off). Begin making swirls on Mickey’s ears, then move to Mickey’s head.
And there you go! The cutest Mickey-inspired churro cookies that are so stinkin’ adorable!
Mickey Churro Cookies Tips
Okay, here are just a few tips that, in my personal experience, have made baking much easier and I think can apply nicely to these cookies.
- Chill the dough before cutting out the shapes to prevent spreading, and make sure your Mickey ears stay intact during baking.
- Use a small bowl for the sugar mixture makes it easier to dip and coat the cookies evenly.
- Get creative with toppings if you want! Add a sprinkle of sparkling sugar or drizzle some caramel sauce. You can’t really go wrong with some extra toppings. Heck, I would even dice up apple chunks and throw them on time with some caramel drizzle. For a Disney park feel, sprinkle some churro toffee bits on top or pair them with churro cupcakes for a complete Disney-inspired dessert table!
FAQ
Can I freeze the cookie dough for later use?
Yes! Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bring it to room temperature before rolling out.
How do I store the cookies?
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you have leftover cookies, you can also freeze them! Just make sure to place parchment paper between each layer of cookies and store them in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to enjoy, let the cookies thaw at room temperature before serving.
What if I don’t have a Mickey cookie cutter?
If you don’t have a Mickey cookie cutter, you can use a round cutter for the head and smaller circles for the ears to shape the cookies. Alternatively, use a template to cut out the shapes by hand.
Can I use store-bought frosting instead of homemade?
Absolutely! If you’re short on time, store-bought frosting works just as well. You can even use a little heavy cream to thin it out to your desired consistency for drizzling.
Mickey-Shaped Churro Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3/4 C sweet cream butter soft 3/4 C white sugar
- 1/4 C light brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 1/4 C sweet cream butter soft 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 C powdered sugar
- Garnish: Sparkling Sugar Sprinkles
Instructions
Cookies
- Add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium size bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together, Set aside.
- Add the soft butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Use a hand mixer beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and continue beating until all ingredients are combined.
- Slowly add 1/4th of the flour mixture to the wet mixture, continuing to beat while adding.
- Once blended add another fourth of the flour mixture, beating while adding.
- Continue to repeat this process until all of the dry ingredients have been incorporated in with the wet ingredients.
- Beat until the cookie dough forms. (You can use your hands to mix the ingredients.)
- Cover the bowl of cookie dough with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Sprinkle flour on a cutting board or counter top.
- Dump the bowl of cookie dough on the flour.
- With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1⁄4 -1⁄8 inch thick.
- Use a Mickey head cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- With a metal spatula gently move the cookies to the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes.
- Once fully baked, transfer the freshly baked cookies to a cooling rack.
- Allow to fully cool.
Frosting
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
- Add the vanilla, powdered sugar and cinnamon to the butter mixture.
- Continue to beat until completely blended. (If the mixture is too thick add in one tablespoon of whole milk.)
- Scoop the frosting into a frosting bag with a large tip (or a ziploc bag with a corner cut off)
- Begin making swirls on Mickey’s ears then move to Mickey’s head.
- Garnish: Sparkling Sugar Sprinkles
Final Thoughts
There you have it – the cutest Mickey Churro Cookies that tast like the Disney churro round at Disney.
I’m excited to hear from you. Comment below on how yours turn out! Share your creations with us on social media with me, and don’t forget to tag me!
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