Description
These Churro Snacks offer a quick and easy way to enjoy the crunchy cinnamon-sugar delight of traditional churros in bite-sized pieces. Perfect as a snack or dessert anytime, they combine a light crispy texture with a warm cinnamon flavor, suitable for all ages and customizable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1/3 cup milk
Frying & Coating
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil recommended)
- 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, mixing until a smooth dough forms that’s easy to handle but not sticky.
- Shape the Snacks: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into small strips or bite-sized sticks, perfect for snacking and frying.
- Fry Until Golden: Heat oil in a deep pan to medium-high heat (around 350°F). Fry the dough pieces in batches, turning occasionally to ensure even browning, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Drain the hot churro snacks on paper towels, then immediately toss them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon to coat thoroughly while still warm so the sugar sticks perfectly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the churro snacks to cool slightly before serving for optimal crunch and flavor—then enjoy every delightful bite!
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at about 350°F to avoid greasy snacks.
- Use fresh cinnamon and good-quality butter for best taste.
- Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady and ensure crisp results.
- Toss churro snacks in cinnamon sugar as soon as they come out of the oil for sticky, sweet coating.
- Best enjoyed the same day, but can be gently reheated in the oven to refresh crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg