Delicious Baked Churro Bites (Crowd-Pleasing Recipe)
Indulge in the delightful experience of Delicious Baked Churro Bites, a lighter take on a classic favorite. These crispy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside treats are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings during parties, movie nights, or cozy evenings at home. Coated in a luscious cinnamon-sugar mix, these mini churros bring joy with every bite, making them a hit among guests. With only 10 minutes of prep time and an easy baked method, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dessert in no time. Serve them warm or at room temperature alongside various dips for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 2 packed tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until combined. Let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time and mixing in vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe small pieces onto the baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar immediately after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg