McDonald's Churro Cookie Copycat Recipe (Devil Wears Prada Collab)
McDonald's partnered with The Devil Wears Prada 2 for this movie-inspired cookie and the cerulean blue frosting is iconic! It's an almond sugar cookie base with vibrant blue almond frosting that tastes like cinnamon-sugar churros. Sweet, buttery, with warming spice notes. The movie tie-in makes this extra fun to order.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- all-purpose flour 2 cups
- almond flour 1 cup
- unsalted butter 1 stick
- granulated sugar 1 cup
- large egg 1 piece
- egg yolk 1 piece
- vanilla extract 1 tsp
- almond extract 0.5 tsp
- baking powder 1 tsp
- salt 0.5 tsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- ground cinnamon 2 tsp
- powdered sugar 1.5 cups
- unsalted butter (softened) 2 tbsp
- whole milk 2 tbsp
- almond extract 0.5 tsp
- blue gel food coloring 1 tsp
- cinnamon-sugar topping 3 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
35 g
56%
Protein
3 g
5%
Fat
11 g
39%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. This mimics the commercial bakery temps for crispy edges and soft centers, just like McDonald's cookies.
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2
Cream together 1 stick unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until very light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes. This airiness is key for the signature melt-in-the-mouth crumb.
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3
Beat in 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 0.5 tsp almond extract until well combined. The extra yolk adds richness and chew just like the in-store version.
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4
In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms (don't overmix for best texture).
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5
Portion dough into 6 equal balls (about 2.5 inch each), roll in 3 tbsp cinnamon-sugar topping, then place on a parchment-lined sheet; flatten to 3/4-inch thickness. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are just turning golden and centers look set—do not overbake to preserve McDonald's signature chewy center.
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6
While cookies are cooling, prepare frosting: In a bowl, beat 1.5 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp softened butter, 2 tbsp whole milk, 0.5 tsp almond extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp blue gel food coloring until smooth and fluffy. The blue color gives it that Devil Wears Prada movie tie-in look.
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7
Once cookies are fully cool, spread or pipe the cerulean blue churro frosting thickly on each cookie. For authentic bakery sheen, chill frosted cookies 10 minutes before serving.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this actually taste like McDonald's Churro Cookie?
Yes! This recipe uses a buttery almond sugar cookie base and a cinnamon-laced, cerulean blue frosting to channel the real McDonald's Churro Cookie. Rolling the dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and using both almond and vanilla extracts for warmth are keys to that signature sweet, buttery profile with churro spice notes—just like the in-store seasonal treat.
Q. Why are my cookies not chewy and soft like McDonald's?
Chewiness relies on creaming the butter and sugar thoroughly for airiness, plus adding that extra egg yolk and avoiding overbaking. Make sure you take cookies out once the edges are golden but the centers are still soft—overbaking will make them dry instead of chewy.
Q. Can I substitute almond flour or almond extract in this recipe?
Almond flour adds a tender crumb and that nutty flavor; if you skip it, the texture will be firmer and less authentic. If needed, you can swap almond extract for more vanilla, but you’ll lose some of that signature sweet flavor. For true McDonald's taste, both are recommended.
Q. How many calories are in one homemade Churro Cookie?
Each McDonald’s Churro Cookie copycat contains about 250 calories per cookie, with 35g carbs (56%), 3g protein (5%), and 11g fat (39%) per serving.
Q. How should I store and reheat these cookies?
Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for 5 days. Serve at room temp, or gently reheat unfrosted cookies in the microwave for 7–10 seconds. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies up to 2 months and frost after thawing.
