Description

These Churros Poppers are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a heavenly cinnamon-sugar mixture! Perfect for snacking, dipping, and sharing, they’re a fun twist on traditional churros—bite-sized and irresistible!

Ingredients

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For the Churro Dough:

1 cup water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For Dipping (Optional):

Chocolate sauce, caramel, or dulce de leche

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
Reduce heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2️⃣ Add the Egg & Vanilla:

Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth (it may look sticky at first, but keep mixing!).

3️⃣ Heat the Oil:

In a deep pan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

4️⃣ Fry the Churro Poppers:

Use a spoon or a piping bag to drop small portions of dough into the hot oil.
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5️⃣ Coat in Cinnamon-Sugar:

While warm, toss the churro poppers in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Dip them in chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche for extra indulgence!

Notes

✔️ For extra crispiness, double-fry them—fry once for 1 minute, let them rest, then fry again until golden.
✔️ Baking option: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes instead of frying.
✔️ Best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 60 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 1g