Churro Cinnamon Sugar Bites Recipe
Churro Cinnamon Sugar Bites are delicious, bite-sized treats that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. They are perfect for snacking or as a dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed oil for frying vegetable or canola
- ½ cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl for coating.
- Fill a piping bag with churro dough and pipe small shapes into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Roll warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.