Mexican Churros – Crispy, Golden & Dusted in Cinnamon Sugar
Mexican churros are crispy, golden fried dough sticks rolled in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for dipping in chocolate or dulce de leche, they’re a festive, indulgent treat made easily at home.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 tbsp sugar
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Neutral oil for frying
For Coating:
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in flour. Cook 1–2 mins until dough pulls away from sides.
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Let cool 5 mins. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
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Transfer to piping bag with large star tip.
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Heat oil to 350–375°F. Pipe 5–6 inch strips into oil, cutting with scissors.
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Fry until golden brown, 2–3 mins per side. Drain and roll in cinnamon sugar.
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Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
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In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in flour. Cook 1–2 mins until dough pulls away from sides.
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Let cool 5 mins. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
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Transfer to piping bag with large star tip.
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Heat oil to 350–375°F. Pipe 5–6 inch strips into oil, cutting with scissors.
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Fry until golden brown, 2–3 mins per side. Drain and roll in cinnamon sugar.
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Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.