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Easy Baked Churro Bites

These baked churro bites are soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and generously coated in cinnamon sugar. Made without frying, this easy dessert delivers classic churro flavor using simple pantry ingredients—perfect for cozy nights, parties, or a quick sweet treat.
Course: DessertCuisine: American / Spanish-InspiredPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 18 minutesTotal Time: 33 minutesServings: 6Calories: ~180 kcal per serving
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Churro Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, bring butter, water, sugar, and salt to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  6. Pipe or scoop small bite-sized dough mounds onto the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 16–18 minutes until lightly golden and puffed.
  8. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl.
  9. Roll warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
  10. Serve warm.