Pan-Seared Churro Bites with Cinnamon Sugar Dip

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Mini fried dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar served with a warm, creamy dessert dip for dipping fun. 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 320 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 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, 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 mixture forms a smooth dough.
  3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop teaspoon-sized balls of dough into the oil, frying in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
  5. Step 5: Drain churro bites on paper towels, then toss while warm in a mixture of 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
  6. Step 6: For the dip, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 3 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Step 7: Serve churro bites warm alongside the cinnamon sugar dip for dunking.

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