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Ever Churro Bites

Best Ever Churro Bites You'll Want to Make Again and Again

These Ever Churro Bites are crispy, sweet morsels that satisfy fast-food cravings and are perfect when dipped in caramel or chocolate sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 inches Vegetable Oil Essential for frying
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough
  • 0.5 cup Butter Provides richness
  • 1 cup Water Helps form the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cinnamon mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Provides aromatic warmth

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan
  • candy thermometer
  • Piping Bag
  • Large star tip

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1½ to 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 360°F.
  2. Mix ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a bowl, set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, combine ½ cup butter, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup flour until a dough forms. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pipe 1-1½ inch pieces into hot oil, frying 6-8 at a time for 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.
  8. Serve warm with caramel or chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These churro bites can be stored in a paper bag for up to 2 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them.

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