Mini Churros
Indulge in the warm, golden perfection of **Mini Churros**, a bite-sized twist on the iconic Spanish treat that's both irresistible and easy to make at home! These petite delights feature crisp, golden exteriors with soft, tender centers, rolled generously in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mix for an extra layer of flavor. The recipe combines pantry staples like flour, butter, and eggs, and uses a simple stovetop technique to create the perfect churro dough. Once fried to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar, these mini churros make for a crowd-pleasing dessert or snack, especially when served with rich chocolate sauce or creamy dulce de leche for dipping. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or adding a festive touch to any gathering. Explore the art of homemade churros and enjoy these irresistible bites fresh and warm! Keywords: Mini Churros recipe, homemade churros, bite-sized dessert, cinnamon sugar coating, easy churros recipe, churros with dipping sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml water
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 15 g granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 750 ml vegetable oil
- 5 g ground cinnamon
- 100 g additional granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and pinch of salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the butter has melted and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together into a smooth dough, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Once the dough has cooled slightly, add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip nozzle.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully pipe 3-inch lengths of the dough into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors to release each churro.
Fry the churros in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and additional granulated sugar.
While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Serve the mini churros warm, with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 725.0 g | 929% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.0 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 426.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
