Irresistible Baked Churro Bites – 30-Minute Cinnamon Magic
Guilt-free, crispy churro bites for your next sweet craving win!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1½ tsp cinnamon (for coating)
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter (optional for extra golden finish)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the flour until it forms a dough ball.
- Add the Eggs: Remove from heat and let the dough cool a bit. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Pipe the Churro Bites: Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 2-inch strips onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Toss warm churro bites in a mix of cinnamon and sugar. For extra indulgence, lightly brush with melted butter before coating.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake a few minutes longer.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Best served warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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