Delicious Baked Churro Bites 

Craving a sweet, cinnamon-sugar treat but want to skip the deep frying? These baked churro bites are the answer. They’re quick to make, require basic pantry ingredients, and bring that warm, cinnamon-sugar goodness we all love without the hassle of deep frying or fancy equipment. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next gathering.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the churro dough:

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cinnamon sugar coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

 Directions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a smooth ball.

3. Incorporate the eggs: Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Pipe the dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 1-inch long strips onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the churro bites are golden brown and puffed.

6. Coat with cinnamon-sugar: While the churro bites are baking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Once baked, remove the churro bites from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. While still warm, roll each churro bite in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 120 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 20g

• Protein: 2g

• Fat: 4g

• Sodium: 50mg