Description
Homemade churros are a delightful treat that offer a perfect balance of crispiness and fluffiness, coated in cinnamon sugar for an irresistible flavor. Whether enjoyed as a late-night snack or at a special gathering, these golden delights will impress everyone. Making them from scratch is easier than you think! With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create churros that are sure to be the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling.
- Stir in flour until the mixture forms a smooth ball. Let it cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until silky smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot.
- Pipe long strips of dough into the oil and fry until golden brown.
- Coat warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture immediately after frying.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churros (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg