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Homemade Mini Churros
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Homemade Mini Churros
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Homemade Mini Churros

This recipe guides you through making delightful homemade mini churros, perfect as an easy and quick Christmas dessert or any sweet craving. These churros are fried until golden brown, then coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, and best served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. It's a fun and easy recipe that promises a satisfying sweet treat.
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Churro dough being piped into hot oil
Churro dough being piped into hot oil

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Spanish
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
5g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Golden brown churros frying
Golden brown churros frying

Ingredients

  • Water
    (For the dough)

    1 cup
  • Unsalted Butter
    (4 tablespoons, cut into pieces)

    1 cup
  • Granulated Sugar
    (For the dough)

    1 tablespoon
  • Salt
    (For the dough)

    1 teaspoon
  • All-Purpose Flour
    (Sifted)

    1 cup
  • Large Eggs
    (Room temperature)

    2 pieces
  • Vegetable Oil
    (For deep frying, or enough to fill your pot to about 2-3 inches)

    4 cups
  • Granulated Sugar
    (For coating)

    1 cup
  • Ground Cinnamon
    (For coating)

    1 tablespoon
  • Chocolate Sauce
    (For dipping (store-bought or homemade))

    1 cup
Servings: 4
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Warm churros being tossed in cinnamon sugar
Warm churros being tossed in cinnamon sugar

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter.
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    In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter.
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    Ensure the butter is fully melted before the mixture boils for best results.
  • 2

    Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately after it boils. Add the sifted all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
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    Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately after it boils. Add the sifted all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
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    Work quickly to incorporate the flour to prevent lumps.
  • 3

    Transfer the dough to a large bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy.
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    Transfer the dough to a large bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy.
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    Dough will look curdled at first but will come together with continued beating.
  • 4

    Spoon the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (e.g., Wilton 1M or 21).
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    Spoon the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (e.g., Wilton 1M or 21).
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    Don't overfill the piping bag; do it in batches if necessary.
  • 5

    In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 350-375ยฐF (175-190ยฐC). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
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    In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 350-375ยฐF (175-190ยฐC). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
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    Maintaining consistent oil temperature is key for evenly cooked churros.
  • 6

    Carefully pipe 3-4 inch long churros directly into the hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough. Fry 4-6 churros at a time, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
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    Carefully pipe 3-4 inch long churros directly into the hot oil, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough. Fry 4-6 churros at a time, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
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    Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the oil temperature and make churros greasy.
  • 7

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried churros from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried churros from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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    Drain thoroughly to ensure crispy churros.
  • 8

    In a shallow dish, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
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    In a shallow dish, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
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    Adjust cinnamon amount to your preference.
  • 9

    While the churros are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
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    While the churros are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
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    Coat churros while warm for the sugar to adhere best.
  • 10

    Serve the mini churros immediately with chocolate dipping sauce.
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    Serve the mini churros immediately with chocolate dipping sauce.
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    Churros are best enjoyed fresh and warm for optimal crispiness.
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