Description
Delicious Baked Churro Bites are a crowd-pleasing treat that combines the classic flavors of churros with a healthier baked twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small bites onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- Once baked, roll the churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the dough.
- These churro bites can be served with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Baked Churro Bites, Churro Recipe, Dessert Recipe, Easy Churros