Description
These Churros Poppers are a delightful twist on the classic churros, transformed into bite-sized, fried dough balls coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for a fun and indulgent dessert!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a small saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir in flour until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat; mix in egg and vanilla.
- Fry the Poppers: Heat oil to 350°F, drop spoonfuls of dough, fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Roll warm poppers in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche if desired.
Notes
- To make ahead, fry the poppers and store uncovered, then briefly reheat before coating.
- A piping bag can be used for shaping neater balls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
