Pan-Fried Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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Mini churro bites pan-fried to golden perfection, coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, water, 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 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: 15 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  3. Step 3: Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Step 5: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized dough pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and puffed, turning occasionally.
  6. Step 6: Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  7. Step 7: Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl and toss the warm churro bites in this mixture until coated.
  8. Step 8: For the chocolate dipping sauce, heat 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering, then pour over 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  9. Step 9: Serve warm churro bites with the chocolate dipping sauce for dipping.

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