Homemade Cinnamon Churros

Crispy fried dough sticks rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. A street food favorite made easily at home.

22mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
SpanishCuisine
Homemade Cinnamon Churros

Ingredients

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Dairy & Eggs

2
  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 large Egg

Grains & Starches

1
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour

Sauces & Oils

1
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Spices & Seasoning

3
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Pantry

3
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar For Dough
  • 1/2 cup Sugar For Coating

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Tags

MexicanVegetarianFriedStreet FoodSpanishSweetDessert

Instructions

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Combine water, unsalted_butter, sugar_for_dough, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

heat to low and dump in the all_purpose_flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides.

Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Then whisk in the egg and vanilla_extract until smooth (it will look separated at first, keep mixing).

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.

Heat vegetable_oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Pipe 4-inch strips of dough carefully into the hot oil, cutting the end with scissors.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels, then immediately roll in ground_cinnamon and sugar_for_coating mixture while hot.