Baked Churro Bites: Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar Bliss Recipe
Delight in these Baked Churro Bites – a crispy, cinnamon-sugar treat that’s baked to golden perfection. These bite-sized churros offer the classic cinnamon and sugar flavor with a lighter, oven-baked twist, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying as a snack anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or plain flour for UK/Australia)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Butter (or margarine for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (or white sugar as a 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 Dough: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir gently until the mixture comes to a simmer and the butter melts completely.
- Add Flour: Quickly add the all-purpose flour to the boiling mixture. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for 3-5 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool and Add Flavor: Transfer the dough to a bowl and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly once cooled.
- Incorporate Eggs: Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Pipe Churro Bites: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the dough. Pipe 3-4 inch ropes onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
- Prepare for Baking: Lightly spray the tops of the dough ropes with vegetable oil and mist them with a small amount of water to help achieve a crisp texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the churro bites are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Coat: Once baked, leave the churro bites in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar for 10 minutes to set and dry slightly.
- Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the warm churro bites generously with melted butter, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with margarine or a plant-based butter alternative.
- You can store leftover churro bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Adjust cinnamon sugar ratio according to your taste preference.
- If a piping bag is unavailable, use a sturdy zip-top bag with a corner snipped off as a substitute.
- Make sure to fully incorporate eggs one at a time to avoid curdling and to achieve the right dough consistency.
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