Pan-Fried Churros with Cinnamon Sugar Crust

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Traditional Spanish churros cooked on the stovetop and coated in a warm cinnamon sugar blend for a cozy treat. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Spanish 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 rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides, about 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes. Beat in 1 large egg until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and shiny.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F or hot enough to sizzle a small piece of dough.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe 4-inch long strips into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  6. Step 6: Drain churros on paper towels, then toss immediately in a mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until fully coated.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm with optional chocolate dipping sauce or dulce de leche.

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