Servings
Font
Back
Baked Churros
4.6 from 114 votes

Baked Churros

Baked Churros offer a lighter take on traditional fried churros by piping a thick choux pastry dough onto a baking sheet and baking until golden and crisp. After baking, churros are coated in cinnamon sugar, achieving a sweet, textured coating ideal for dipping or snacking.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30 churros
Calories: 49 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Churros
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large egg room temperature
Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Churros
    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Spray non-stick spray on the parchment paper to make sure there will no absolutely no sticking.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add in the water, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to combine and help dissolve the sugar. Continue to stir occasionally.
  3. Let the water come up to a boil. The butter should be melted completely. Remove from the heat and immediately add in the vanilla and flour. 
  4. Stir until the flour is incorporated and forms a ball.
  5. Make a well in the center of the dough. Add your first egg into the well and stir until the egg is completely worked into the dough.
  6.  Repeat the last step with the next two eggs.
  7. Add the dough into a piping bag fitted with a 4B OR 1M tip. I chose a 4B. The dough is pretty thick and will take a little muscle to pipe out.
  8. Pipe the churro dough in straight lines. I did 6 – 7 inch lines of dough and about 16 on the baking sheet.
  9. Spray the churro dough with non-stick cooking spray.
  10. Place into the preheated oven and bake for for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. 
Coating
  1. Add the granulated sugar and cinnamon into a large storage bag. Seal it up and toss it around to mix it up.
  2. Drop 3 – 4 baked churros in it at a time and roll around to coat them. Repeat with the rest of the churros.

Notes

  • For best texture, enjoy churros fresh and warm shortly after baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days to maintain freshness.
  • Serve with ganache or other dips to enhance the flavor experience.

Nutrition Information

Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 churros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value*

Calories 49kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.