Description
These Disney Churro Bites are crispy, golden, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend. Perfectly bite-sized and ideal for dipping in chocolate or caramel sauce, they bring the classic theme park treat right to your kitchen with a straightforward frying method and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2 inches deep)
For Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter completely.
- Add Vanilla: Once the mixture reaches a full boil, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour into the hot liquid mixture while stirring continuously until it forms a smooth dough. Let the dough cool for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Add Eggs: After the dough cools slightly, add the eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition until the dough is smooth and thick, ready for frying.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or fryer to a depth of about 2 inches and heat to 375°F (190°C). Use a kitchen thermometer for accuracy to ensure proper frying temperature.
- Fry Churro Bites: Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches, avoiding overcrowding to maintain oil temperature.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry each batch for 2 to 3 minutes or until the churro bites turn golden brown and crispy. Then remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Mix Coating: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Coat Churro Bites: While still warm, toss the churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are fully coated with the sweet and spicy blend.
- Serve: Serve immediately with optional sides of chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for dipping to enjoy the authentic Disney churro bite experience at home.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 375°F for perfect frying results; too hot will burn the bites, too cool will make them greasy.
- The dough needs to cool a bit before adding eggs to prevent scrambling them.
- For uniform bite sizes, use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon when dropping dough into the oil.
- You can serve with your favorite dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche for extra indulgence.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature and reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
