Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites (Printable)

Bite-size churros dusted in cinnamon and sugar, perfect for sweet snacks or dessert platters.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Frying

06 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying

→ Coating

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides.
03 - Remove pan from heat and let dough cool for 5 minutes. Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
04 - Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C). Pipe 2.5 cm (1-inch) segments of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches, turning with a slotted spoon until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
05 - Transfer fried bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly, then roll immediately in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
06 - Arrange the coated churro bites on a serving platter and enjoy warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under thirty minutes from start to finish
  • No fancy equipment needed and pantry staples do all the work
  • Great for parties brunches or movie nights and everyone grabs them by the handful
  • Baking or frying options so you can fit it to your kitchen vibe
02 -
  • Wonderful for prepping ahead then crisping up just before serving
  • Naturally egg free so friendly for many diets and swaps
  • Bite size treats make portion control easy and are great for sharing
03 -
  • Chill the shaped dough balls for ten minutes before baking or frying to help them keep their shape and get that puffy center.
  • Do not skip the warm milk and melted butter in the dough , this makes the interior soft and prevents dry churro bites.
  • The sugar and cinnamon mix should be extra generous because the bites taste best full coated while still hot and steamy.

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