Description
Enjoy these crispy and soft homemade churro bites, coated in sweet cinnamon-sugar and served with warm Nutella for dipping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Nutella (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1-2 minutes).
- Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a large pot or deep fryer, pour enough vegetable oil to fill it about 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a plate lined with paper towels to drain the churro bites after frying.
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for coating.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off).
- Pipe small bite-sized pieces of dough (about 1 inch long) into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and place them on the paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While warm, roll the churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Transfer the coated churro bites to a serving platter.
- Heat 1 cup of Nutella in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds to make it easier for dipping, then stir until smooth.
- Serve the warm churro bites alongside the bowl of Nutella for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for optimal frying; too hot can burn the churros, while too cool can make them greasy.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the sugar coating to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes