Description
Nutty Churro Bites with Nutella are quick and irresistible, perfect for spontaneous dessert cravings.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Can substitute with salted butter)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For Frying
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil (For deep frying)
For Dipping
- 1 cup Nutella (Warm before serving)
Instructions
- Melt Nutella: In the microwave until pourable, about 30 seconds to a minute. Set aside.
- Boil Water with Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat until rolling. Add salt and sugar.
- Mix Flour: Immediately after removing from heat. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
- Cool and Add Eggs: Cool the dough slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Heat Oil: In a deep pot until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe and Fry Dough: Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Coat and Serve: Drain churros on paper towels, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm. Serve churro bites with warm Nutella dip.
Notes
- Garnish with chopped nuts or sprinkles for extra fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
