Churros Recipe Easy: Deliciously Indulgent Treat
A simple and delicious churros recipe that yields crispy, golden treats coated in cinnamon sugar.
Equipment
- saucepan
- baking sheets
- pastry bag
- star tip
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Add flour all at once, stirring until a soft dough forms, then cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer dough to a bowl, let cool for 10 minutes, and stir in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pipe 3 to 4-inch ropes of dough onto the sheets, leaving space between each.
- Lightly spray tops with oil, mist the pan with water, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.
- Turn off the oven, open the door briefly, then let churros rest in the warm oven for 10 minutes.
- Brush with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar to coat before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh and warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.