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Bite-sized baked or air-fried churro snacks coated in cinnamon sugar for a quick, cozy treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract or orange zest (optional)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (coating)
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon (coating)

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • baking sheet or air fryer

Method
 

  1. Bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a simmer. Stir in flour until a dough forms.
  2. Let dough cool slightly, then stir in vanilla or zest if using.
  3. Portion dough into bite-sized pieces and place on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 400°F until golden or air-fry at 375°F until crisp.
  5. Toss warm bites in cinnamon sugar and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Coat while warm for best cinnamon-sugar coverage.

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