Description
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites are a delightful and healthier twist on traditional churros, offering a sweet and cinnamon-sugar coated treat that is perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
- Let the dough cool slightly, then add vanilla extract.
- Using a piping bag, pipe small bite-sized pieces onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray the churro bites lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll the baked churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- These churro bites can be served with chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites, churros, dessert, sweet treat