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Churros

You don't have to travel to Disney Parks to enjoy delicious churros. Kids and adults alike love these cinnamon sugar treats dipped in chocolate!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 36 bites
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon in medium size saucepan over medium heat. Bring to rolling boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Add flour and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball of dough. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-7 min.
  3. Add eggs to the dough, one at a time, and stir until fully combined. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
  5. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry. 
  6. Fry churros until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh strainer and place churro bites on paper towel.
  7. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Prep the cinnamon sugar ahead of time so you can dust the fried churros right away after frying. The cinnamon sugar will stick better if the churro bites are still hot.
  • If you do not have a piping bag, you can substitute a ziploc style plastic bag. Spoon dough into the bag and cut a hole in one corner. Squeeze the dough from the bag into the hot oil as directed.
  • Keep a close eye on the churros as they fry! If they begin to brown on the outside immediately or begin to turn black, your oil is probably too hot. Depending on your stove, you may have to adjust the heat settings a few times to keep it consistent.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Sugar 3g 6%

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