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Baked Churro Bites Recipe

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These delicious baked churro bites offer a healthier twist on the classic fried treat by baking instead of frying. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, butter, and cinnamon sugar, they are easy to prepare and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the mess. The bite-sized churros are crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside, and coated with a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Churro Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (Morton Fine Sea Salt recommended)
  • 1 cup plain all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (for brushing churros)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, add the flour all at once. Stir constantly while cooking until a soft, sticky dough ball forms and a starchy film appears on the pan bottom, about 5 minutes. Cook for an additional minute, scraping up the film as you stir, then remove from heat.
  2. Cool and Incorporate Eggs: Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, stir in the vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly with a spatula after each addition. The mixture will appear separated initially but will come together to form a smooth, sticky dough.
  3. Prepare for Piping and Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with silpat mats or parchment paper. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (ideally a number 356) with the dough. Pipe 3 to 4-inch ropes onto the sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. Use the back of a knife to cut the dough at the end of each pipe.
  4. Bake the Churros: Lightly spray the tops with vegetable oil spray and mist the pan with water. Bake until churros puff and edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the door briefly, then keep it slightly ajar and let churros rest inside for 10 minutes to crisp further.
  5. Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove churros from oven. Working in batches of six, brush lightly with melted butter and place into a bag with cinnamon sugar mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly. Repeat until all churros are coated. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use plain all-purpose flour for the best churro texture; gluten-free flour blends can be used but will alter texture.
  • Measure flour correctly by spooning into the cup and leveling off for accuracy.
  • Cool dough before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
  • Pipe churros about 3-4 inches long and spaced to allow puffing.
  • Maintain oven temperature at or above 375°F for proper puffing and browning.
  • Resting churros in a slightly open oven post-bake helps achieve extra crispiness.
  • Store leftover churro bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to refresh crispiness.
  • Dairy-free alternatives to butter include coconut oil or plant-based butter for coating.
  • Churros pair well with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.

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