Best Churro Recipe (Disney Copycat Churros) + Video
This churro recipe uses simple ingredients and is a copycat for Disney churro bites. Learn how to make cinnamon churros from scratch!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil or peanut or canola oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine water, butter, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring the pot to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low.
- Add flour and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Using caution, heat oil in a heavy bottomed frying skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚F.
- Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over the saucepan, cut with a knife, and drop into the hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
- Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer and drain on paper towels.
- Mix sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.
- This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. As a reminder, while preparing this recipe, please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
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Notes
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. As a reminder, while preparing this recipe, please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
Nutrition
Serving: 3pieces | Calories: 424cal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 188mg | Sugar: 13g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg