Delicious Baked Churro Bites (Crowd-Pleasing Recipe)
These baked churro bites are golden on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. They deliver all the cozy flavor of classic churros without deep frying, making them perfect for parties, holidays, or an easy homemade dessert everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 (about 24–30 bites)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Spanish-inspired
Ingredients
For the Dough
1 1/4 cups water
5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
2 packed tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 large eggs
For Brushing
2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the butter is fully melted.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla essence. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe small bite-sized mounds or short strips onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush each churro bite with melted butter.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Roll the warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal per serving