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Mexican Cinnamon Churros Dessert
35 min total20 prep15 cook8 servings290 cal
VegetarianClassicContains glutenContains eggContains dairy
Crisp Mexican churros piped into ridges, fried golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar. A beloved dessert served with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
pantry
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 cupwater
- 0.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- 3 cupvegetable oil
- 0.25 tspsalt
dairy
- 4 tbspunsalted butter
- 2eggs
Steps
- Boil water, butter, and salt; stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Cool dough 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time until glossy.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep pot.
- Pipe dough through a star tip into 4-inch lengths directly into oil.
- Fry 3–4 minutes, turning once, until deep golden.
- Drain on a rack briefly.
- Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar mixed with half the sugar and all cinnamon.
- Serve immediately with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Tips
- Let choux dough cool slightly before piping for cleaner shapes.
- Fry at 375°F (190°C) for crisp exteriors without greasy centers.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar while still warm so it adheres.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
