Description
These Mexican Churros Poppers are a delightful twist on the classic churros, perfect for snacking or dessert. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these bite-sized treats are sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Fry the Churros: Heat oil in a deep pan. Pipe or spoon small amounts of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll fried churros in the mixture until coated.
- Serve: Enjoy these Mexican Churros Poppers warm as a delicious treat!
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure crispy churros.
- You can use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off to shape the churros.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro popper
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
