Description
Delicious Baked Churro Bites are a healthier twist on traditional fried churros. These bite-sized treats have a crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, remove from the heat and stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder until a dough forms. Let the dough sit for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the dough and stir vigorously until smooth and thick.
- Use a spoon or your hands to form small, 1-inch pieces of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the churro bites for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Once the churro bites are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. While they’re still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy! Optionally, serve with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- For a chocolate dipping sauce, melt chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a fall twist.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend as a substitute for all-purpose flour.
- Try using coconut sugar for a more natural, caramel-like flavor in the coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
