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Easy Homemade Churro Bites

A tempting pile of freshly made Churro Bites coated in cinnamon sugar, stacked on a white plate.
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Make simple, crispy churro bites at home using this straightforward recipe. These small treats are perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine water, butter, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts completely.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat. Add all the flour at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough ball forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  5. Place the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like a Wilton 1M). Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough from the tip. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  6. Fry the churro bites for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the churro bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. In a shallow dish, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss the warm churro bites immediately in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For an air fryer version, spray the bites lightly with cooking spray and cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Make a simple chocolate dipping sauce by melting 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate with 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
  • If you do not have a star tip, you can use a large round tip, but the texture will be less traditional.

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