Description
Enjoy these irresistibly delicious Easy Baked Churro Bites, the perfect sweet cinnamon snack for any occasion. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated with cinnamon sugar, these baked treats satisfy your churro craving without the frying. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms. Let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe the dough onto a lined baking sheet in small bite-sized portions, or use a spoon to form rounded mounds.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Bake the bites until golden, then remove from oven and brush lightly with melted butter.
- Roll or sprinkle the baked bites with cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel dip, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the baked churro bites for 1-2 minutes after coating with cinnamon sugar.
- You can replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in an air fryer or oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg