Cinnamon Churros

These fried cookies are favorites at Mexican restaurants. Roll the warm churros in cinnamon and sugar, then enjoy!


Cinnamon Churros

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Servings: about 20 churros
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Related Categories: Desserts, Mexican Cakes

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    water
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  • 1/3 cup
    butter
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  • 2 tablespoons
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • egg
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    vanilla
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    Vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
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  • 1/4 cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to boiling over medium heat Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, beating well with a wooden spoon.
2.
Transfer mixture to a decorating bag fitted with a large star tip. Line a baking sheet waxed paper. Pipe 4x1-inch logs onto prepared baking sheet.
3.
Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep saucepan to 375 degrees F. Fry a few logs at a time in deep hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven while cooking remaining churros.
4.
In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm churros in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Serve warm. Makes about 20 churros.

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