Cinco de Mayo Churro Bites (Printer View)

Golden, crispy churro bites tossed in cinnamon sugar paired with a luscious chocolate dipping sauce.

# What you'll need:

→ Churro Bites

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Chocolate Dipping Sauce

11 - 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

# Method:

01 - Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside for coating the warm churro bites.
02 - In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Once butter melts completely, add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for approximately 2 minutes until dough forms and pulls away from the pan sides.
03 - Remove pan from heat and allow dough to cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
04 - Transfer the prepared dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, ensuring even distribution.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
06 - Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry churro bites in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
07 - Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, toss in cinnamon sugar until thoroughly coated.
08 - Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, add butter and corn syrup, and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
09 - Arrange warm churro bites on a serving platter and serve immediately with chocolate dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bite-sized portions make them perfect for parties and easy to share
  • Golden, crispy exterior with a soft, tender interior in every piece
  • The warm cinnamon sugar coating adds the perfect sweet and spiced flavor
  • Rich, silky chocolate dipping sauce elevates the entire experience
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • A festive Mexican dessert that brings authentic street food flavor to your celebration
02 -
  • Let the dough cool for the full 5 minutes before adding eggs to prevent them from scrambling
  • Use kitchen scissors dipped in oil to cleanly cut the dough into the hot oil
  • Toss churro bites in cinnamon sugar while still warm so the coating sticks properly
  • Keep fried churro bites warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the remaining batches
  • The chocolate sauce can be made ahead and gently rewarmed before serving
  • For the best texture, serve churro bites within 30 minutes of frying
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