Description
These homemade Mexican Churros are crispy, golden treats with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they’re ideal for any occasion, whether enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate or as a delicious after-dinner dessert. Easy to make and full of authentic street-food flavor, these churros will quickly become your go-to dessert!
Ingredients
For the Churros:
25 tsp sugar, divided (1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
8 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs, cold
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the cinnamon-sugar: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside for coating the churros.
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Make the churro dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the butter melts and the mixture simmers, add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan.
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Add the eggs: Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 1-2 minutes. Add cold eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
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Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry the churros: Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star-shaped tip. Pipe 4-6 inch lengths into the hot oil, frying in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
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Drain the churros: Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Coat with cinnamon sugar: Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
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Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with chocolate dipping sauce, caramel, or enjoy them plain.
Notes
Chocolate-filled Churros: Pipe chocolate ganache into the churros before frying for a decadent treat.
Glazed Churros: After coating in cinnamon sugar, drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze.
Citrusy Twist: Add orange or lemon zest to the cinnamon sugar for a fresh, fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
