Description
Golden, crispy churros rolled in cinnamon sugar and served hot for the perfect Spanish-inspired treat. Light and fluffy inside, crunchy outside, and irresistible with coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat 1–2 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon on a plate for coating; set aside.
- In another saucepan, bring butter, 1 Tbsp sugar, and water to a boil.
- Add flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe strips of dough into hot oil and fry until golden, about 8 minutes, turning once.
- Drain on paper towels, then roll immediately in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve hot and enjoy right away.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh; reheating in the oven helps restore crispiness.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for authentic ridged churros.
- Can bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, though texture won’t be as crisp.
- Experiment with shapes (straight, twists, spirals) for fun variations.
- Serve with Spanish-style hot chocolate or café con leche for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
