Pan-Fried Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

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Golden pan-fried dough sticks coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for dipping in chocolate or enjoying on their own. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 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 290 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Spanish cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Step 5: Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 3-4 inch lengths into the hot oil, cutting dough with scissors.
  6. Step 6: Fry churros for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, turning carefully with tongs.
  7. Step 7: Remove churros onto paper towels to drain. Mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish, then toss warm churros in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

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