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Delicious Baked Churro Bites (Crowd-Pleasing Recipe)

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Mini churro bites baked instead of fried, coated in cinnamon sugar—crisp outside, tender inside, and perfect for parties or sweet snacking without the mess of deep frying.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30–40 bites (serves 6–8 as a snack)
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Cooking spray or melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly spray it.
  2. In a saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until it simmers and butter melts.
  3. Remove from heat, add flour, and stir until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  4. Let dough cool for a few minutes, then beat in egg and vanilla until smooth and elastic.
  5. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe small bite-sized dollops about ½ inch apart onto the prepared sheet.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
  7. While baking, mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl.
  8. Once baked, brush churro bites with melted butter or spray, then roll in cinnamon sugar until coated.
  9. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Dip in melted chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne to cinnamon sugar for a spicy kick.
  • Stir in orange or lime zest for citrusy flavor.
  • Fill warm bites with dulce de leche, Nutella, or jam using a piping tip.
  • Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven to refresh crispness.

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