Easy Churro Bites: Indulge in a Quick Homemade Treat
Indulge in these quick and delicious homemade churro bites that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and vanilla over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until the dough forms a ball.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Use a piping bag to pipe small bite-sized pieces of dough into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll each churro bite in the mixture while warm.
Notes
- Serve with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.
- These churro bites can also be sprinkled with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 churro bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg