Churro Snacks

These Churro Snacks capture everything you love about traditional churros — the crispy texture, the warm cinnamon sugar, and the irresistible sweetness — but in a quick, easy-to-make form! Perfect for parties, movie nights, or sweet cravings, these bite-sized snacks can be baked or fried and ready in minutes. Serve them with chocolate sauce, caramel, or dulce de leche for a treat that’s impossible to resist!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup water

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Oil, for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Coating

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Dough

• In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, and vanilla to a simmer.

• Remove from heat and stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.

• Let cool slightly.

Shape the Snacks

• Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or roll into small balls for churro bites).

Fry or Bake

• Frying Method: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry dough pieces in batches until golden brown (2–3 minutes).

• Baking Method: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, until golden.

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

• Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

• Roll the warm churro snacks in the mixture until fully coated.

Serve

• Serve warm with melted chocolate, caramel sauce, or dulce de leche.

Serving Suggestions

• Dip in Nutella, chocolate ganache, or vanilla icing.

• Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a bakery-style touch.

• Serve alongside coffee or hot cocoa for a cozy treat.

Storage & Reheating

• Store leftover churro snacks in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

• Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.

• Not recommended for refrigeration (they can lose crunch).