Baked Churro Bites That’ll Rock Your Weekend – Sweet Easy Recipes Win
We all deserve a little joy in bite-sized form. These baked churro bites are everything I love about the fair—without the sweaty crowds or the long lines for lemonade. I make them when I want something sweet but don’t feel like hauling out the deep fryer.
They're soft inside, crisp on the edges, and covered in that warm hug of cinnamon sugar. And yes, they’re baked—not fried. So if your smoke detector has trust issues (like mine does), you're in luck.
Perfect for last-minute guests, movie nights, or when your sweet tooth refuses to mind its manners. Trust me, once you try these, plain cookies are going to feel…well, a little bland.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and the mixture just begins to boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in flour with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1.5-inch pieces onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- In a bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. While churro bites are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Serve warm. Maybe with a little chocolate sauce on the side if you’re feeling extra.