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Easy Baked Churro Bites

These Easy Baked Churro Bites are quick, fun, and offer a delicious cinnamon sugar flavor without the mess of frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the churro bites
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough Can use homemade dough if preferred
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Divided into two portions for brushing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For coating
  • 1 pinch salt Adds flavor to the sugar mix
Optional dips
  • chocolate sauce For serving
  • dulce de leche For serving
  • whipped cream For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board. If using crescent dough, press the seams to seal. Cut into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 inch.
Baking
  1. Place the dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with half of the melted butter.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden, rotating the pan halfway through for even baking.
  3. While still warm, brush the remaining melted butter on the baked bites and immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Allow the churro bites to cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite dip.

Notes

Use warm butter for coating to ensure it clings well. Toss in sugar in batches for even coating, and for extra crunch, bake the sugar-coated bites for an additional 1-2 minutes. For flavor variations, add cardamom or nutmeg to the sugar mix.