Delicious Baked Churro Bites (Crowd-Pleasing Recipe)
Soft, cinnamon-sugar coated churro bites baked to golden perfection—perfect for parties, snacking, or sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: About 30 bites
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Churro Bites:
1 cup water
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the flour all at once. Mix vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides (about 1–2 minutes).
Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Dough should be smooth and pipeable.
Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Brush each bite with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes.
For dipping, serve with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or vanilla glaze.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the dough for a flavor twist.
Freeze uncoated bites for up to 1 month and coat after reheating.
