Description
These homemade cinnamon churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. They are perfect for dessert, parties, or a fun homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar for coating
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together, then coat the warm churros evenly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with chocolate sauce or caramel dip for extra flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Churros are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Use a star piping tip to create the traditional ridged texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
