Dominican Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

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Traditional Dominican-style churros fried to golden perfection and coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend for a delightful crispy treat. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (use a thermometer).
  5. Step 5: Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-inch lengths of dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors, frying 3-4 pieces at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Combine 1 tbsp ground cinnamon with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl and toss the warm churros in the mixture to coat evenly. Serve warm.

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