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Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Cleo
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 30 churro bites 1x

Description

Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites are delightful, bite-sized versions of the classic churro treat. Made from a buttery, flour-based dough fried until golden and crispy, these churro bites are then coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal as a fun snack or dessert, they are best enjoyed warm for maximum crunch and flavor.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs

Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Frying

  • 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough Base: In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and salt. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the butter and sugar fully dissolve.
  2. Incorporate Flour: Reduce heat to low and add all the all-purpose flour at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a smooth ball and begins to pull away cleanly from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.
  3. Cool Dough: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs when added.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  5. Prepare for Piping: Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, ready for frying.
  6. Heat Frying Oil: In a deep saucepan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) to get the ideal frying temperature.
  7. Fry Churro Bites: Pipe 1-inch sections of dough carefully into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough strands. Fry in batches of 6-8 pieces, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  8. Drain Churros: Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  9. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss the warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  10. Serve: Enjoy the cinnamon sugar churro bites immediately while warm and crispy for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for perfect frying results.
  • Ensure the dough is not too hot when adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
  • Work quickly when frying to prevent the dough pieces from sticking together.
  • Serve churro bites fresh for optimal crispness, though they can be briefly warmed before serving if needed.
  • Adjust cinnamon sugar coating to taste by adding more cinnamon or sugar.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Keywords: cinnamon sugar churro bites, fried churro recipe, mini churros, bite-sized churros, cinnamon sugar dessert

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