Description
Churros Poppers are a delightful twist on the traditional churro, offering bite-sized pieces of crispy fried dough coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. These treats are incredibly easy to make and utilize everyday ingredients from your pantry, making them a fantastic choice for any occasion—be it a snack, dessert, or party treat. In just 15 minutes, you can have these warm, fluffy poppers ready to impress family and friends. Whether dipped in chocolate sauce or enjoyed plain, they are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F.
- In a saucepan, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour until a ball forms; let cool slightly.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and fry until golden brown.
- Immediately coat fried poppers in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg