Churros

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    17 Churros

  • Calories

    98 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Churros

Homemade Churros are a classic and deliciously irresistible treat!

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Ingredients

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  • vegetable oil or canola oil or corn oil, for frying
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 3 pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg room temperature preferred

Topping

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon optional
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Instructions

  1. Fill a large pan with 2-inches of oil. Heat over medium heat to 360-365°F.
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Carefully add the vanilla extract and flour and reduce the heat to low. Stir until mixture a ball forms. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Once slightly cooled, mix in the egg. The mixture will be slightly thicker than mashed potatoes.
  5. Transfer dough to a sturdy piping bag fitted with a large star tip (such as Wilton 8).
  6. Once oil has reached 360-365°F, carefully pipe a 3 to 4-inch line of the dough into your oil (keep the tip close to the oil to prevent splashing and use a knife or kitchen shears to snip the dough from the tip).
  7. Fry 2-3 churros at a time for about 90 seconds. Use tongs to flip them over and cook for an additional 90 seconds until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate once cooked and cool for one minute.
  8. Combine sugar and cinnamon for topping in a shallow bowl. Roll the warm churro in the sugar mixture. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • The dough will be very thick when mixing in the egg, use a wooden spoon. 
  • You will need a sturdy pastry bag and a large star tip (I used a Wilton 8) to pipe your churros.
  • Make sure that the temperature returns to 360-365°F before frying subsequent batches of churros.
  • Make sure that the temperature returns to 360-365°F before frying subsequent batches of churros.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1churro Calories 98 (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 17Churros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1churro
Calories 98 5%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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