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Amazing Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites (Baked Not Fried!)

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Light, golden, and irresistibly crisp on the outside with a soft, tender inside, these baked Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites capture all the flavor of traditional churros — no frying required!

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, salt, water, and 1/4 cup butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
  4. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small bite-sized rounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  8. While baking, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  9. Once baked, brush warm churro bites with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For chocolate-dipped churros, dip cooled bites in melted semi-sweet chocolate.

Fill with dulce de leche or Nutella for a decadent twist.

Mix in nutmeg or cardamom to the coating for extra spice.

Drizzle with maple glaze for a breakfast-style variation.

Pair warm bites with ice cream or caramel sauce for dessert.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in oven for crispness.

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