Churro Bites with Cinnamon Sugar
Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside churro bites rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with warm chocolate dipping sauce. The ultimate bite-sized, crowd-pleasing wedding dessert that brings the carnival vibe to your elegant dessert bar.
Why You’ll Love This recipe
These Churro Bites are pure wedding dessert bar gold: one-bite perfection that tastes exactly like the classic churro but is easier to eat in a gown! They’re make-ahead (fry and freeze), reheat in 5 minutes, and disappear faster than anything else on the table. The cinnamon-sugar sparkle looks stunning under lights, and the optional chocolate dip turns them into an interactive experience guests rave about. Triple the batch because these are the treat everyone sneaks back for — the dessert that makes your wedding feel fun, indulgent, and unforgettable!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use a star tip for authentic churro ridges — looks pro!
- Fry at exactly 350°F — golden outside, cooked inside.
- Toss in cinnamon sugar while hot — sticks perfectly.
- Freeze unbaked bites up to 1 month — fry straight from frozen.
- Reheat baked/fried bites at 350°F for 5 min — taste fresh.
- Serve in mini paper cones or cups — mess-free elegance.
- Make chocolate sauce the day before — thicker and richer.
Churro Bites with Cinnamon Sugar
Crispy cinnamon-sugar churro bites with chocolate dip — irresistible wedding dessert bar favorite!
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Make dough → boil water, butter, salt, sugar — golden bubbling magic!
- Add flour → stir vigorously off, cook 1–2 min — smooth ball forms.
- Cool slightly → 5 min — no scrambled eggs!
- Beat in eggs → one at a time — glossy, ribbon-like dough.
- Pipe stars → star tip into 1-inch pieces straight into 350°F oil — snip with scissors!
- Fry golden → 2–3 min until puffed and deep golden — drain on paper towels.
- Cinnamon sugar toss → while hot — sparkle like wedding lights!
- Make chocolate dip → heat cream, pour over chips — silky smooth.
- Arrange pretty → mini cones or bowls — chocolate sauce in ramekins.
- Serve warm → watch guests swarm — churro heaven!
Notes
- Freeze piped unbaked bites on trays — fry straight from frozen (+1 min).
- Reheat at 350°F for 5 min — taste freshly made.
- Mini size = perfect for dessert bars and late-night snacking.
Nutrition Information
Yield
70Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 66Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 15mgSodium 33mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 0gSugar 5gProtein 1g
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Ingredients Notes
- Choux pastry dough: Same as éclairs — light and airy.
- Cinnamon sugar: 1:10 ratio for perfect sweetness.
- Dark chocolate + cream: Silky dipping sauce.
- Oil: High smoke point (canola, vegetable).
Variations and Substitutions
- Baked version: 400°F for 20–25 min
- Filled churro bites: inject with dulce de leche or Nutella
- Pumpkin spice or cardamom sugar
- Mexican chocolate dipping sauce (cinnamon + cayenne)
- Mini churro cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
- Gluten-free flour blend (works 1:1)
- Vegan: plant butter + aquafaba + oat milk
- Churro tots with caramel dip
Storage Options
- Unfried dough freezes up to 1 month
- Fried bites: room temp 1 day, fridge 4 days, reheat 350°F 5 min
- Cinnamon sugar stays crunchy in airtight container
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