Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella
Delightful homemade churro bites filled with a warm, fluffy center and paired with Nutella for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Nutella for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until melted and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, for about 5 minutes.
- Shape the dough into small bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 inches long.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the churro bites for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Roll the cooked churro bites in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon before serving warm with Nutella.
Notes
For an air-fried version, spray the basket with cooking spray and follow similar frying times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: churro bites, dessert, Nutella, easy recipe, family-friendly