Description
Irresistible pop-up dessert treats that are warm, crisp, and coated in golden cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying (enough for 1½–2″ depth)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 360°F.
- In a saucepan, bring butter, water, 1 Tbsp sugar, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until dough forms.
- Let dough cool for 5 mins. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe 1 to 1½ pieces of dough into hot oil. Fry 1–2 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
- Drain briefly on paper towels, then toss warm bites in cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Churro Bites, Dessert, Fried Treats