Cinco de Mayo Churro Bites (Print Version)

Crispy cinnamon-coated churro bites paired with rich, smooth chocolate sauce for festive delight.

# Ingredients List:

→ Churro Bites

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce

11 - 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

# Directions:

01 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside for coating the warm churro bites.
02 - In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Once butter melts completely, add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Remove pan from heat and let dough cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
05 - Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
06 - Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry churro bites in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
07 - Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, toss in cinnamon sugar until well coated.
08 - Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, add butter and corn syrup, and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
09 - Serve churro bites warm with chocolate dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes, making them perfect for when you want something special without the fuss.
  • The contrast between crispy edges and soft centers is genuinely addictive, and the chocolate sauce takes them from good to unforgettable.
02 -
  • The oil temperature is non-negotiable—if you wing it you'll end up with either greasy disappointments or burnt exteriors, so use a thermometer.
  • Coating the churro bites in cinnamon sugar while they're still warm is the secret that makes them special, because the sugar adheres and creates that irresistible candied crust.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs mix into the dough evenly without cooling it down, which means smoother, more consistent batter.
  • Cutting the dough with kitchen scissors instead of piping it in a continuous strip gives you better control and prevents those awkward connections.
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