Description
Churros Poppers are bite-sized, crispy fried dough treats coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for a delightful Mexican-inspired dessert. These delicious morsels are easy to make and ideal for parties, served hot and crispy with a side of chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Coating
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in all the flour at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a dough ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool the dough: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs when added.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract, stirring until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
- Heat oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot to a depth of about 2 inches and heat it to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for frying.
- Pipe the dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round or star tip. Pipe 1-inch segments directly into the hot oil and cut each piece with scissors.
- Fry the poppers: Fry the churro poppers in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even golden-brown crispiness without burning.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the poppers from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix sugar with ground cinnamon. Toss the warm churro poppers in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the churros poppers hot with optional dips such as chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Serve with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping to enhance flavor.
- You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature carefully to avoid burning or undercooking the poppers.
