Description
Nutty Churro Bites with Nutella are bite-sized, golden-fried churros filled with creamy Nutella and coated in cinnamon sugar with a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Crispy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside, they are perfect for parties, desserts, or a decadent snack.
Ingredients
- For the Churro Bites:
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- For Filling:
- 1/2 cup Nutella, warmed slightly
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in flour until a ball forms. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Dough should be thick but pipeable.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Pipe 2-inch churro bites into hot oil using a piping bag with star tip; cut with scissors. Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss warm churro bites in mixture, then roll in chopped nuts if desired.
- Fill each churro bite with Nutella using a small piping bag or sandwich bag with corner cut off.
- Serve immediately and enjoy crispy, sweet, and nutty churro bites.
Notes
- Drizzle melted chocolate over churro bites for extra decadence.
- Substitute Nutella with peanut butter or almond butter for variation.
- Pipe into mini cones and fill with Nutella or whipped cream for a fun twist.
- Add a pinch of cayenne to cinnamon sugar for a spicy-sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish/Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 churro bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
