Name: Sweet Churro Donut Bites – A Classic Twist for Sweet Easy Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating); 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

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If you’re anything like me, dessert isn’t optional—it’s a lifestyle. And these Sweet Churro Donut Bites? Let’s just say, they’ve earned their permanent spot in my ‘treat yourself’ rotation. They’re crunchy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and covered in a magical layer of cinnamon sugar that might just make your kitchen feel like a county fair. I stumbled into making these after a donut craving collided with my churro obsession. No deep fryer? No problem. These little guys come together in a muffin tin (yes, really), and if you close your eyes while taking the first bite, you’d swear you’re standing in line at your favorite amusement park. This recipe is great for parties, lazy Sunday breakfasts, or just because Tuesday needed a win. We all need a go-to for sweet easy recipes, and these donut bites deliver every single time. They’re fast, they’re fun, and they disappear faster than you can say, ‘Wait, did someone eat the last one?’

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Sweet Churro Donut Bites Recipe
3) Ingredients for Sweet Churro Donut Bites
4) How to Make Sweet Churro Donut Bites
5) Tips for Making Sweet Churro Donut Bites
6) Making Sweet Churro Donut Bites Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Sweet Churro Donut Bites
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9) Sweet Churro Donut Bites
10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

Sweet churro donut bites are oven-baked, not fried.
This sweet easy recipe only takes about 25 minutes total.
No deep fryer or piping bags needed, just a mini muffin tin.
Cinnamon sugar coating adds a nostalgic fairground flavor.

2) Easy Sweet Churro Donut Bites Recipe

Let me tell you, this recipe for sweet churro donut bites came out of pure curiosity and a little laziness. I didn’t want to deep-fry anything, and I sure wasn’t in the mood to run to the store. But I wanted something that hit that sweet easy recipe craving—like, fast.

What I came up with checks all the boxes. Easy, delicious, and requires minimal cleanup. These are perfect for brunch spreads, after-school snacks, or even those weird late-night cravings where you want something warm and sugary but refuse to get dressed.

I bake them in a mini muffin tin, roll them in butter and cinnamon sugar, and suddenly my kitchen smells like a churro cart. If you’ve got flour, sugar, milk, and a little butter, you’re already halfway there. And yes, the cinnamon sugar crunch on the outside makes them completely irresistible.

3) Ingredients for Sweet Churro Donut Bites

1 cup all-purpose flour gives these bites a soft structure that holds up to the sugar coating without falling apart in your hands.

1/2 cup granulated sugar blends into the batter just enough to give it that classic donut sweetness without overwhelming it.

1 1/2 tsp baking powder helps the batter puff up inside the mini muffin tin, making each bite light and airy.

1/4 tsp salt balances out the sweetness and brings the other flavors to life.

1/2 cup milk adds the moisture the batter needs. I use whole milk, but use what you have on hand.

1 egg binds everything together. One is all you need to keep the texture rich but not too dense.

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted adds richness and helps create a slightly crisp edge once baked.

1 tsp vanilla extract brings a warm, round flavor that makes each bite feel a little more cozy.

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating) makes up the bulk of that dreamy, crunchy churro coating.

1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating) gives that classic warm spice you expect from anything labeled “churro.”

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing) helps the cinnamon sugar stick and gives each bite that buttery finish.

4) How to Make Sweet Churro Donut Bites

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Don’t skip this, or you’ll be prying out your churro bites with a fork—and no one wants that.

Step 2. Mix the dry stuff: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Just whisk them together in a bowl. Keep it simple.

Step 3. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk it until it looks smooth and creamy.

Step 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until it just comes together. Lumpy is fine. Overmixing gives you sad, chewy bites.

Step 5. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups about three-quarters full. They need room to rise.

Step 6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick comes out clean and they’ve got a little golden color.

Step 7. While they cool, melt the rest of your butter and stir up that cinnamon sugar in a shallow bowl.

Step 8. Brush each warm donut bite with butter, then roll them around in the cinnamon sugar until completely coated.

Step 9. Serve warm, ideally with coffee, cocoa, or maybe just a quiet moment to enjoy them before they vanish.

5) Tips for Making Sweet Churro Donut Bites

Keep your batter slightly lumpy. It sounds strange, but it works. Overmixing creates dense bites, and no one likes a heavy donut pretending to be a churro.

Grease your muffin tin really well. These bites don’t have a wrapper or liner, so you need that butter or spray to do the heavy lifting. If you skip this, you’ll regret it by cleanup time.

Don’t wait too long before brushing with butter and coating in cinnamon sugar. The warmth helps the sugar stick better. Wait too long and you’ll end up with a pile of fallen-off sugar in the bottom of the bowl instead of on your bites.

6) Making Sweet Churro Donut Bites Ahead of Time

You can totally make these a few hours ahead. If you’re prepping for brunch or a bake sale, bake them in the morning and coat them just before serving.

For longer prep, go ahead and bake the donut bites, then store them uncoated in an airtight container. Warm them slightly in the oven, then brush with butter and roll in cinnamon sugar right before serving.

This method helps the coating stick better and gives you that fresh-baked smell without having to pull out all the ingredients again. The bites will stay fluffy, and the flavor won’t lose its charm.

7) Storing Leftover Sweet Churro Donut Bites

These sweet churro donut bites actually store better than you’d expect. Keep any extras in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Beyond that, they start to get a little soft and lose that perfect outer crunch.

Want to extend their life a bit? Pop them in the fridge for up to four days. Just reheat in a low oven for five minutes before eating. They’ll spring back to life with that warm, sugary bite that made you fall in love the first time.

Avoid microwaving them, though. It makes the sugar coating melt and the texture go gummy. Trust the oven. It’s your friend here.

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