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Churros Recipe

These homemade Churros taste best when I make them fresh at home using simple ingredients like butter, eggs, and warm spices. They're crispy on the outside, soft and spongy on the inside, and perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar, making them a delicious treat my family loves. It's an easy dessert ready in just 30 minutes, and perfect to prepare ahead of time.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 churros
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter diced into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar:
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Cinnamon Sugar:
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together sugar and cinnamon, and set aside.
Make the Batter:
  1. Place water, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Next, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the flour with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Stir constantly until the mixture comes together and is shiny and smooth, with no lumps (a few tiny lumps are ok).
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Using a hand electric mixer, whisk in vanilla extract and the egg into the flour mixture until fully combined and smooth. The mixture may start to separate, keep mixing until its combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with 1/2 inch star tip, WiltonM1 works great.
Fry the Churros:
  1. Heat about 1 1/2-2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high. The oil should reach 360 degrees Fahrenheit, use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
  2. Carefully pipe the mixture into the preheated oil, pressing about 6-inch lengths of churros and cutting the end with clean kitchen scissors. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  3. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried churros to paper towels for about 2-3 minutes, after that toss them immediately into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  6. Serve warm with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • The oil needs to be at 360°F before frying so the churros turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. If the oil gets too hot, they brown too fast and stay raw in the center. If it’s too cool, they soak up too much oil and turn greasy. I always use a thermometer to check the temperature and get that perfect golden texture every time.
  • I avoid overcrowding the pan so each churro fries properly and stays crispy.
  • Letting the dough rest for a few minutes before piping makes it easier to handle.
  • I fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady and prevent soggy churros.
  • Rolling the churros in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm helps the coating stick perfectly.
  • Draining them on paper towels for a couple of minutes keeps them from getting greasy.
  • Keep in mind that using a cold egg straight from the fridge works best for this recipe. It helps the dough come together properly and creates the right texture for piping and frying.

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 103mg (4%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 191IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10churros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 191IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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