Churro Bites with Chocolate Sauce
Indulge in the delightful taste of Churro Bites with Chocolate Sauce! These bite-sized treats are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, creamy chocolate dip. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they promise to bring joy and smiles to every gathering. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be whipping up these irresistible sweets in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 churro bites (10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water (hot)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, baking powder, and salt over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Dust hands with flour and shape dough into small balls or logs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry churro pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown; flip halfway for even cooking.
- Roll warm churros in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- For the chocolate sauce, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
- Serve churro bites warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for fluffier churros. Don't skip the cinnamon sugar coating—it's essential for that classic churro flavor. Try adding vanilla extract to the dough or cocoa powder to the cinnamon sugar for variations.