Description
These bite-sized churros are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar—perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a sweet, nostalgic treat. Make them baked or fried, and serve with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill pan 1 inch deep, if frying)
- Chocolate sauce (optional, for dipping)
- Caramel sauce (optional, for dipping)
- Sweetened condensed milk (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Adjust with more milk or flour if needed.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, pinch off 1-inch pieces of dough and roll gently between your palms.
- Place shaped bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet (for baking) or plate (for frying).
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bites 2 inches apart and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry bites in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss warm bites in cinnamon sugar until coated.
- Serve immediately with optional dipping sauces.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute egg with flaxseed egg and use plant-based milk and butter. Toss bites in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. Baked bites are less crunchy but still delicious. Serve with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes (baked) or 10 minutes (fried, in batches)
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Spanish, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: churro bites, party snack, cinnamon sugar, easy dessert, baked churros, fried churros, sweet snack, kid-friendly, finger food