Description
Discover how to make delicious churro poppers with this easy recipe—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep saucepan to 350°F (175°C). Pipe 1-inch lengths of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors as you go.
- Fry the churro poppers in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While still warm, roll the churro poppers in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon until fully coated. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mexican