Delicious Baked Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites Recipe
These delicious baked churro bites offer a crispy, golden exterior with a soft, airy interior, coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. A delightful twist on traditional fried churros, these bites are baked to perfection for a lighter treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 churro bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 2 packed tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing before adding sugar)
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, unsalted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer, then add all the flour at once. Stir constantly until a soft, sticky dough ball forms and a starchy film appears on the pan bottom (around 5 minutes). Continue stirring and cooking for an additional minute, scraping up the film so the dough absorbs some of it.
- Cool and Incorporate Eggs: Transfer the dough to a bowl and cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla essence, then add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly with a spatula after each addition. The mixture may look separated at first but will become a smooth, sticky dough.
- Prepare for Piping and Baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with silpat mats or parchment paper. Place the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (preferably #356). Pipe 3 to 4-inch ropes onto the sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. Use the back of a knife to cut the dough at the end of each pipe.
- Bake the Churros: Lightly spray the churros with vegetable oil spray and mist the entire pan with water to create steam. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden on the edges. Turn off the oven, open the door briefly to release some heat, then keep it slightly ajar and let the churros rest inside for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the churros from the oven. Working in batches of six, brush each with melted butter, then place them in a bag containing the cinnamon sugar mix. Toss gently to coat evenly. Repeat with remaining churros. Serve immediately for best enjoyment.
Notes
- Using a star tip helps create the classic ridged churro texture and allows the cinnamon sugar to adhere better.
- Brushing with melted butter before coating in cinnamon sugar enhances flavor and helps the sugar stick.
- Lightly misting with water before baking creates steam that helps develop a crisp exterior.
- Letting the churros rest in the warm oven after baking improves texture by drying out the surface slightly.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet when piping.
- These churro bites are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
Keywords: baked churros, churro bites, cinnamon sugar, oven baked dessert, easy churros
