Cinco de Mayo Churro Bites (Print)

Golden and crispy cinnamon sugar churro bites served with smooth chocolate dipping sauce for a festive treat.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside for coating.
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 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 continuously until dough achieves a smooth and glossy consistency.
04 - Transfer prepared dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
06 - Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into hot oil, using scissors to cut. Fry churro bites in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp for approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.
07 - Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. While still warm, toss in cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
08 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped semisweet chocolate, add butter and corn syrup, then let sit 1 minute. Stir until sauce achieves smooth and glossy consistency.
09 - Serve warm churro bites immediately with chocolate dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under an hour, which means you can actually enjoy your celebration instead of being stuck cooking.
  • The contrast of crispy exteriors and soft, pillowy centers is honestly addictive, and guests will keep reaching for just one more.
  • The chocolate sauce is so silky and rich that it tastes fancy but requires zero special skills or ingredients.
02 -
  • Don't add the eggs to dough that's still steaming hot—let it cool those five minutes or they'll scramble instead of creating that silky texture.
  • A thermometer for oil temperature is non-negotiable here; eyeballing it leads to undercooked centers and burnt exteriors every single time.
  • Churro bites are best eaten warm, within about thirty minutes of frying—they start getting chewy as they cool, which isn't bad but it's not the magic you want.
03 -
  • Keep your oil temperature steady at 350°F by frying in smaller batches rather than trying to do everything at once—this consistency makes every batch perfect.
  • If you love extra flavor, add a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the dough or swap half the cinnamon sugar coating for a mix with just a hint of cayenne pepper for something unexpected.
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