Description
Crispy, cinnamon-coated churro donut bites that combine the flavor of classic churros with the ease of a simple dough, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Chocolate or caramel dip for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Allow to cool slightly, then add vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan until hot but not smoking.
- Using a piping bag, pipe small circles of dough into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix sugar and cinnamon, then roll churro bites while warm.
- Serve with chocolate or caramel dip.
Notes
Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Let the dough cool slightly before adding vanilla to preserve the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: churro, dessert, bites, sweet, easy, party snack