Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies + Creamy Ice Cream + Rich Chocolate Drizzle 😍
This dessert is a next-level fusion: churro-style cookies made with sourdough discard, filled with ice cream, and finished with melted chocolate. Crispy on the outside, soft in the center, cold and creamy inside—pure indulgence.
Perfect for parties, summer treats, or whenever you want something WOW.
🧾 Ingredients
For Churro Sourdough Cookies
- ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard (unfed)
- ½ cup (115g) butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup sugar
- 1½ tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Filling
- Vanilla ice cream (or any flavor you like: chocolate, strawberry, caramel, etc.)
Chocolate Drizzle
- 100g dark or milk chocolate
- 2 tbsp cream or milk
- 1 tsp butter (for shine)
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make Cookie Dough
In a bowl, cream together:
- Butter + sugar
Mix until light and fluffy.
Add:
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Sourdough discard
Mix well until smooth.
Step 2: Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, mix:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture.
Mix until soft cookie dough forms.
Cover and chill for 30–45 minutes.
Step 3: Shape Cookies
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Scoop dough into medium balls and slightly flatten them.
Place on baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Do NOT overbake (you want soft centers).
Step 4: Churro Coating
While cookies are still warm:
Brush lightly with melted butter.
Roll each cookie in cinnamon sugar mix until fully coated.
Let them cool completely.
Step 5: Make Ice Cream Sandwiches
Take one cookie:
- Add a scoop of ice cream
- Top with another cookie
- Gently press
Place sandwiches in freezer for 30–60 minutes to set.
Step 6: Chocolate Drizzle 🍫
Melt chocolate with cream and butter until smooth.
Drizzle over frozen cookie sandwiches.
Optional: sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Freeze cookies before assembling for cleaner sandwiches
- Use slightly softened ice cream for easy scooping
- Add a pinch of sea salt on chocolate for contrast
- You can use chocolate chip cookies instead of plain for extra richness
- Store in freezer for up to 1 week
❄️ Serving Idea
Serve frozen with:
- Hot coffee ☕
- Milk 🥛
- Or extra chocolate sauce 🍫
🍪 Result
You get:
- Crispy cinnamon churro cookies
- Creamy cold ice cream center
- Rich chocolate topping
👉 A bakery-level dessert at home 😍
