Description

A simple, fun, and ultra-crispy churro snacks recipe—perfect for parties, snacking, or quick homemade desserts. These bite-sized churros are golden, crunchy, and coated in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (240ml) water
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3-4 cups)
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, for coating
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter melts and everything is combined (about 2-3 minutes).
Reduce heat to low. Add flour all at once; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a thick ball that pulls away from the sides (about 1 minute).
Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is glossy and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (Wilton 1M or Ateco 826). If the dough is too stiff to pipe, add a teaspoon of water at a time until soft but holds its shape.
Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, snipping with kitchen scissors as you go. Fry in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown.
Drain churro snacks on a paper towel-lined plate.
Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll warm churro snacks in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Serve immediately, optionally with chocolate or caramel sauce.

Notes

For gluten-free churro snacks, use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free margarine can substitute for butter. If you don’t have a piping bag, use a sturdy zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Serve churro snacks hot and fresh for best texture. Double the recipe for a crowd.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 4-5 churro snacks
Calories: 90
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 45
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 2.5
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 0.3
Protein: 1.2

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