Baked Churro Bites: Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar Bliss Recipe
These Baked Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churro, offering a crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfectly baked instead of fried, they provide a deliciously light and easier way to enjoy this popular Spanish treat in small, bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or plain flour)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Butter (or margarine for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (or white sugar as substitute)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mix (equal parts cinnamon and sugar, adjust to taste)
- Melted Butter (for brushing)
- Vegetable Oil Spray
- Water (for misting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir gently until the mixture simmers and the butter is fully melted.
- Incorporate Flour: Add the all-purpose flour to the boiling mixture all at once. Stir vigorously for 3-5 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms and leaves the sides of the pan clean.
- Cool the Dough: Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes to prevent the eggs from cooking when added.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Stir in the vanilla extract into the cooled dough. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Prep the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Pipe the Churro Bites: Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe 3-4 inch ropes of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Prepare for Baking: Lightly spray the tops of the dough ropes with vegetable oil and mist them with a small amount of water to encourage crispiness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the churro bites are puffed and golden brown.
- Rest and Toss in Cinnamon Sugar: Turn off the oven and leave the churro bites inside for 10 minutes with the door ajar to let them dry out slightly. Then, brush them with melted butter and toss in the cinnamon sugar mix until evenly coated.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with margarine or a plant-based butter alternative.
- If you don’t have brown sugar, granulated white sugar can be used instead with a slight adjustment to flavor.
- Use a star-shaped piping tip for the classic churro ridges and texture.
- Make sure the dough is cooled enough before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Allowing the churro bites to rest in the warm oven helps achieve that perfect crispy texture.
Keywords: Baked Churros, Churro Bites, Cinnamon Sugar Snack, Spanish Dessert, Crispy Churros, Easy Churro Recipe
