Pan-Fried Churro Bites with Cinnamon Sugar

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Mini golden churro bites with a crunchy exterior dusted in cinnamon sugar, perfect for dipping or snacking. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, water, and unsalted butter 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 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 rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes; then beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C); using a small spoon or piping bag fitted with a star tip, carefully drop or pipe small bite-sized portions (about 1-inch) into hot oil.
  5. Step 5: Fry churro bites for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. Step 6: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; toss warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with optional chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.

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