Deliciously Crispy Mexican Churros Recipe – The Perfect 5-Step Snack!

Summary

Mexican churros are a mouth-watering, deep-fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for a snack or dessert. These golden, crispy sticks are soft and tender on the inside, and their irresistible crunch paired with sweet cinnamon makes them a crowd favorite. Whether served with a hot cup of chocolate or enjoyed on their own, churros bring the flavor and fun to any occasion. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make churros that are easy to prepare, requiring only a few common ingredients. Get ready to indulge in the sweetest treat of the season!

Recipe Title:

Deliciously Crispy Mexican Churros Recipe – The Perfect 5-Step Snack!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 12 churros (serves 4-6 people)

Calories: Approximately 150 calories per churro

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients:

For the churro dough:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cinnamon sugar coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For frying:

• 4 cups vegetable oil (or enough to fully submerge the churros)

Equipment:

• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Piping bag with a large star-shaped tip (or a churro maker)
• Deep fryer or large frying pan
• Slotted spoon or tongs
• Paper towels (for draining oil)
• Plate for coating churros with cinnamon sugar

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the churro dough

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil and the butter is completely melted.