Delicious Baked Churro Bites (Crowd-Pleasing Recipe)
Indulge in these Delicious Baked Churro Bites, a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines a crispy exterior with a soft center, making them irresistible for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings (48 churro bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 2 packed tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for cinnamon sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, chilled butter, brown sugar, and salt until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Allow dough to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time and mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla essence.
- Scoop small portions onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 churro bites (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg