Homemade Baked Churros: Easy, Delicious Treats for Everyone
Enjoy a simple and delightful dessert with this homemade baked churros recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 churros
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and salt until mixture forms a ball.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe churros onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then roll the warm churros in the mixture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a bit of lemon zest to the dough.
- Serve with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg