Churro bites are the perfect treat for when you’re craving something crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This recipe skips the frying and uses baking instead, making it a lighter but equally delicious version. The cinnamon sugar coating paired with a dip of melted chocolate makes these churro bites irresistible.
Ingredients (for 30 churro bites)
- 1 cup water (240 mL)
- â…“ cup butter (75 g)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Cinnamon sugar (for coating)
- Melted chocolate, to taste (for dipping)
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Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the â…“ cup of butter, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Turn off the heat, and stir in 1 cup of flour and a pinch of salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, and mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough becomes smooth and shiny.
- Pipe the Churro Bites:
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a 5-point star tip.
- Pipe 3-inch (8 cm) strips of the churro dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a knife to carefully release each piece from the tip if needed.
- Bake and Broil:
- Bake the churro bites for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- After baking, turn on the broiler and broil the churro bites until they are golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes, but keep a close eye on them to avoid burning).
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
- Once baked, dredge each churro bite in melted butter, then roll them in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the churro bites warm with a side of melted chocolate for dipping.
Conclusion
These baked churro bites are a fun, bite-sized treat perfect for any occasion. Their light texture, combined with the sweet cinnamon sugar coating and rich melted chocolate, makes for a delightful dessert or snack. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, and indulge in every delicious bite!