Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites (Print View)

Golden, cinnamon-sugar coated bites with a crisp shell and soft interior, perfect for easy entertaining.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ For Frying

09 - 3 cups vegetable oil

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar and butter are fully dissolved.
02 - Reduce heat to low. Add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and it begins to pull away cleanly from the sides of the pan, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes to prevent the eggs from cooking prematurely.
04 - Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully beaten into the dough before adding the next. Continue beating until the dough is smooth, glossy, and well-combined.
05 - Transfer the prepared churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - In a deep saucepan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
07 - Carefully pipe 1-inch (2.5 cm) sections of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough strands cleanly. Fry batches of 6-8 bites at a time, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
08 - Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried churro bites from the oil. Briefly drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
09 - In a shallow bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and ground cinnamon. Gently toss the warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
10 - Serve the cinnamon sugar churro bites immediately while they are warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples you probably have on hand
  • Ready from scratch in only 30 minutes
  • Customizable with dips like chocolate sauce or dulce de leche
  • Fried for authentic taste but can also be baked for a lighter treat
  • No special equipment beyond a piping bag and a sturdy spoon
02 -
  • High in comfort and nostalgia
  • Vegetarian friendly and made without artificial flavors
  • Perfect for make-ahead and quick reheating
03 -
  • Test your oil temperature with a thermometer or drop a tiny bit of dough in If it sizzles and floats instantly it is ready for frying
  • Work in small batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping This ensures every bite is crisp and golden
  • Never skip the cooling step before adding eggs otherwise the dough can turn lumpy or cook the eggs

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