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Easy Churro Donut Bites Recipe

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Make these simple, quick churro donut bites at home. This recipe uses a basic dough and results in small, fried treats coated in classic cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • For Coating: 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • For Dipping Sauce (Optional): 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • For Dipping Sauce (Optional): 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the water, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to form a thick batter. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  5. Prepare the coating: Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow dish.
  6. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 1 tablespoon each) into the hot oil. Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  7. Fry the bites for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
  8. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried bites from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. While the bites are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  10. For the dipping sauce: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  11. Serve the churro donut bites immediately with the chocolate dipping sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • For air fryer churro bites, cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, then immediately toss in the cinnamon sugar.
  • If you prefer a dulce de leche dipping sauce, simply warm up store-bought dulce de leche until it is pourable.
  • You can use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe the dough directly into the oil for a more traditional churro shape, but spooning works well for donut holes.

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