Description
Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites are a delightful treat that brings the magic of fairground snacks right into your kitchen. These crispy, golden morsels are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture that creates an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack, they’re sure to impress friends and family at any gathering. Enjoy them warm with dipping sauces for an extra special experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (plus extra for coating)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat, then stir in flour until a ball forms.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small pieces into hot oil, cutting with scissors.
- Fry until golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes), then drain on paper towels.
- Toss warm churros in a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churro bites (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Fry churros in batches for even cooking. For added flavor, consider incorporating cocoa powder or nuts into the dough.