Description
Delicious Baked Churro Bites are a crowd-pleasing treat that offers all the flavors of traditional churros in a lighter, baked form. These bite-sized pieces are perfect for snacking, parties, or whenever you crave a sweet indulgence without the guilt of deep-fried options.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 2 packed tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing before adding sugar)
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough – In a saucepan, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until a sticky dough forms.
- Step 2: Cool and Incorporate Eggs – Let the dough cool, then add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Step 3: Prepare for Piping and Baking – Preheat oven, transfer dough to pastry bag, and pipe onto baking sheets.
- Step 4: Bake the Churros – Spray churros with oil, bake until golden, then let rest in warm oven.
- Step 5: Finish with Cinnamon Sugar – Brush churros with butter, coat in cinnamon sugar mixture, and serve.
Notes
- Be careful when working with hot dough and melted butter.
- Ensure proper spacing on baking sheets for even baking.
- Adjust cinnamon sugar coating to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro bite
- Calories: 50-60
- Sugar: 3-4g
- Sodium: 50-60mg
- Fat: 2-3g
- Saturated Fat: 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7-9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
