Best Churro Recipe (Disney Copycat Churros)
This churro recipe tastes exactly like the Disney Parks version! Because it IS the Disney Parks version. Golden ridged bites. Shatteringly crisp on the outside. Soft, pillowy, almost hollow on the inside. The cinnamon sugar clings to every single ridge. Five ingredients. 30 minutes. And one piping trick that makes all the difference (most churro recipes get it wrong).
We originally published this recipe in 2020 and has been updated with new photos, Pro Tips, and refreshed content — but the recipe your family already loves hasn’t changed a bit.
Let me tell you what… for years, we went to Disney so often that getting Disney churros was basically a family tradition. The little bite-sized ones at Cars Land with that chocolate dipping sauce? Those were the ones. Every single time.
Sassy was little then, and it was one of those things we always did together, no matter what else was on the agenda that day. Disney released the churros recipe during the parks closure, and I made them that same week.
Why You’ll Love This Churro Recipe
- The official disney churro recipe, tested for your home kitchen.
- Cinnamon churros, crispy outside, soft and hollow inside, just like the Disney churros.
- Make the dough ahead, fry fresh homemade churros anytime.
- The dough comes together fast, the frying is quick, and the second you toss them in that cinnamon sugar, you are right back in the park.
- Five ingredients, 30 minutes, and suddenly your kitchen smells like the best day at Disneyland.
Donna’s Pro Tips for Churros
- Scissors-and-drop technique for churro bites and mini churros. Snip 1-inch lengths right over the oil.
- Small batches, 6 to 8 pieces. Crowding drops oil temp = greasy instead of crispy.
- Cinnamon sugar while still hot. Wait too long and you get bare spots.
- Make the dough the night before. This easy churro recipe dough pipes great straight from the fridge.
After making this churro recipe more times than I can count, the science is fascinating. This is choux pastry. Same dough behind cream puffs and eclairs. Butter, water, and flour cook together, the starches gelatinize, and suddenly you have a paste that holds moisture.
Eggs go in one at a time. They build structure and create steam pockets. When those hit hot oil, the water turns to steam, puffing the interior while the outside fries crisp. That 350 degree sweet spot is everything.
Whether you know it as the Disneyland churro recipe or just want an easy churro recipe that delivers every time, once you learn how to make churros this way, every other churros recipe feels like a shortcut.
Ingredient Notes for This Churro Recipe
- All-Purpose Flour: Bread or cake flour will change the texture. Stick with AP.
- Eggs: One at a time. Dough will look broken between each. That’s normal. Keep stirring.
- Ground Cinnamon: Goes in the dough AND the coating. That small amount in the dough matters.
Tools Needed for Homemade Churros
- Large piping bag + closed star tip — creates the ridges that get crispy.
- Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven — holds frying temp steady.
- Candy or deep-fry thermometer — 350 degrees F, non-negotiable.
Churro Recipe Variations
CHOCOLATE CHURROS: Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dough when you add the flour. Cinnamon sugar outside, chocolate inside. Something else entirely.
CHURRO BITES VS. CHURRO STICKS: Pipe 1-inch rounds for mini churros, or 4 to 5 inch strips for traditional sticks. Bites fry faster and are easier to manage at home.
DULCE DE LECHE DIP: Skip the chocolate sauce, serve with warmed dulce de leche. Caramel-meets-cinnamon is unreal.
CHURRO ICE CREAM SANDWICH: Let churro bites cool slightly, slice in half, sandwich vanilla bean ice cream between them. Done.
MAPLE CINNAMON SUGAR COATING: Swap half the granulated sugar for maple sugar. Warm, toasty, perfect for fall.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING DIP: Thin cream cheese frosting with milk until dippable. Completely addictive with warm churro bites.
More Disney Copycat Recipes
Serve these alongside our Churro Toffee (Disney Copycat) for a full Disney dessert spread.
Pair with our Disney Dole Whip Copycat for the ultimate parks-at-home night.
Go savory with our Copycat Disneyland Corn Dogs for the full parks-at-home menu.
End the night with our Ooey Gooey Sticky Toffee Cake (Disney Copycat) for the complete Disney dessert spread.
Disney Churro Recipe FAQ
Yes. This is the official disney churro recipe, converted for your home kitchen. Same Disney churros you get at the parks. If you’ve been searching for the Disneyland churro recipe, this is the one.
Oil too hot = dark outside, raw inside. Too cool = greasy. Thermometer at 350 degrees F, and add eggs one at a time to warm (not hot) dough. Knowing how to make churros well comes down to these two things.
You can, but the texture is completely different. If you want to know how to make churros without deep frying, try our Air Fryer Churros.
Cut the corner off a zip-top bag, but you lose the ridges that make churros crispy. A large closed star tip (Wilton 1M or 2D) is worth the few dollars.
The dough was too hot. Let it cool 2 to 3 minutes after cooking before adding the first egg. If steam is still rising, wait longer.
Oven at 375 degrees F, single layer, 5 to 8 minutes. Skip the microwave. Toss cinnamon churros in fresh cinnamon sugar after reheating.
Enjoy!
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Best Churro Recipe (Disney Copycat Churros)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces (8 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided (1/4 teaspoon for dough, 1/2 teaspoon for coating)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying (peanut or canola oil also works)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- HEAT THE LIQUID: Combine 1 cup water, 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons), 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil, about 3 to 4 minutes. The butter melts completely and the surface bubbles vigorously. Reduce heat to low.
- MIX THE DOUGH: Add 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let the dough rest for 5 to 7 minutes, until cool enough that a finger pressed lightly on the surface feels warm but comfortable.
- ADD THE EGGS: Stir in 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. The dough looks slippery at first but comes together into a thick, pipeable paste. Set aside.
- HEAT THE OIL: Pour 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet or 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer reads 350 degrees F, about 5 minutes. A small piece of dough dropped in sizzles immediately and floats to the surface.
- PIPE AND FRY: Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip (Wilton 4B or similar). Squeeze out 1-inch strips of dough over the oil and slice off each piece with a knife. Fry 5 to 6 pieces at a time, turning once, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. The oil sizzles steadily the whole time. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and drain on paper towels.
- COAT IN CINNAMON SUGAR: Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a medium bowl. Toss the warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated. The sugar clings best while the churros are still hot.
- SERVE: Arrange the coated churro bites on a serving plate and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, like chocolate fudge sauce or caramel.
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Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published May 2020, updated and republished June 2026
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Those sound yummy!! Does anyone know if you can make them gluten free with a GF all purpose flour?
Im pretty sure you can, you can use anytype of flour you please to use because its all just flour.
Any subsequent to eggs?
I made this as a dessert for me and my kids, and we all loved it. It is so sweet, airy, and delicious. It was a great recipe to switch it up and try a new dessert!
absolutely amazing! donna and chad’s recipes never disappoint, and this one is no exception. so easy to make, and the churros turned out delicious! 5 stars!
Hi Morgan!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
donna’s churro recipe is a winner! I added a pinch of nutmeg for some extra flavor, and it turned out fantastic. So easy to make, and it tasted just like the ones at Disney. 5 stars!
Hi Ryan!
We’re so glad you enjoyed!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
I’m a huge fan of The Slow Roasted Italian, and this churro recipe is a winner. It’s like bringing a piece of Disney home! Loved it!
Hi Liam!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn