Mini Churros

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly bite-sized, these Mini Churros are a delightful twist on the classic Spanish dessert, perfect for sharing or indulging solo. Made with a simple choux dough, these tender treats are fried to perfection and generously rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating for a sweet and spicy kick. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook, this recipe is both quick and satisfying, yielding a batch of six servings ideal for snacking or entertaining. Best served warm, these churros pair beautifully with rich chocolate sauce or creamy dulce de leche for dipping, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to any occasion. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe combines traditional techniques with an approachable format for homemade success.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 240 ml water
• 60 g unsalted butter
• 15 g granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 125 g all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 750 ml vegetable oil
• 5 g ground cinnamon
• 100 g additional granulated sugar for coating

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and pinch of salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the butter has melted and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together into a smooth dough, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Once the dough has cooled slightly, add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Step 5

Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip nozzle.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Carefully pipe 3-inch lengths of the dough into the hot oil, cutting the dough with scissors to release each churro.

Step 8

Fry the churros in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Using a slotted spoon, remove the churros from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and additional granulated sugar.

Step 11

While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Step 12

Serve the mini churros warm, with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1358.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7173.4

Total Fat 725.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 426.1g
Cholesterol 504.9mg	0%
Sodium 300.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 115.7g
Protein 26.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 151.6mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 308.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.1%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 11.5%