Description
These Baked Churro Bites deliver the iconic flavors of churros without the fuss of frying. Coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a luscious vanilla glaze, they are the perfect mini treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (for coating)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Confectioners' Sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for glaze)
- Pinch of Salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Have a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or a large round tip/snipped corner of a sturdy bag) ready.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, dough sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring until butter melts.
- Remove from heat and immediately dump in all the all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a ball forms. Return to low heat and stir for 1-2 minutes to 'dry out' the dough; a film will form on the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the dough ball to a mixing bowl. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy. Mix in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Spoon the dough into the piping bag. Pipe 1-inch long shapes or small rounds onto lined baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between each. Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut the dough. Aim for 30-40 bites.
- Place the baking sheets in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and firm. Avoid opening the oven door for the first 15 minutes. Cool slightly on sheets.
- While warm, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating in a shallow dish. Gently toss the baked churro bites in this mixture until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cinnamon-sugar-coated churro bites, or gently dip each one. Let excess drip off. Serve warm for the best experience!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure the dough is slightly cooled before adding eggs to prevent scrambling. For best results, pipe bites to a similar size for even baking.