Pan-Fried Spanish Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

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Traditional Spanish churros fried to a golden brown, dusted generously with cinnamon sugar, perfect for dipping in chocolate or enjoying plain. 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 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar to a boil over medium-high heat until the butter melts and the mixture simmers.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Step 3: Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and thick.
  4. Step 4: Heat about 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot or heavy skillet to 375°F. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  5. Step 5: Pipe 4-inch strips of dough carefully into the hot oil, cutting with scissors, frying 3-4 churros at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp, turning occasionally.
  6. Step 6: Remove churros with a slotted spoon onto paper towels to drain. Mix 1 tbsp ground cinnamon with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl and toss warm churros in the cinnamon sugar until coated evenly. Serve immediately.

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