Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros
40 min.
20
180kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros, the perfect treat for any dessert lover! These churros are not only vegetarian and dairy-free, making them suitable for various dietary needs, but they also pack a punch of flavor that will leave you coming back for more.

Imagine biting into a perfectly fried churro, its crispy exterior giving way to a soft, fluffy interior, all generously coated in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend. With each bite, the warm essence of orange juice and zest tantalizes your taste buds, transporting you to a fairground filled with the sweet aroma of fresh churros. This recipe yields 20 servings, making it ideal for sharing at gatherings, parties, or simply as a delightful afternoon snack.

Ready in just 40 minutes, these churros are surprisingly easy to prepare at home. With the satisfaction of frying them to golden perfection and tossing them in sweet cinnamon sugar, you'll experience a gratifying cooking process that can brighten up any day. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dessert!

Ingredients

  • large egg yolk 
  • 2.8 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 2.5 tablespoons orange juice 
  • tablespoon orange zest finely grated
  • 1.5 cups self raising flour 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 20 servings vegetable oil for deep-frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs, egg yolk, 6 tablespoons sugar,orange juice, orange peel, vanilla, and 1/2teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl.
  2. Let stand5 minutes, then stir in flour.
  3. Mix 1 cup sugarand 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon in medium bowl.
  4. Pour enough oil into heavy largesaucepan to reach depth of 1 inch. Attachdeep-fry thermometer to side of pan andheat oil to 355°F to 360°F over medium-highheat. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with3/8-inch (medium) star tip. Working in batches,pipe several 3- to 4-inch-long ribbons ofbatter into hot oil. Fry until golden brown,turning occasionally and adjusting heatto maintain temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  6. Working in batches, add warm churrosto bowl of cinnamon sugar and toss to coat.
  7. Per serving: 295.8 (kcal) calories,
  8. 5 % calories from fat, 13.2 g fat, 1.4 g saturated fat,
  9. 9 g total sugars,
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein3.14%
Fat72.59%
Carbs24.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.7
Glycemic Load
7.03
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7365216846051%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.25mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.73kcal
8.99%
Fat:14.63g
22.5%
Saturated Fat:2.32g
14.51%
Carbohydrates:11g
3.67%
Net Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.85%
Sugar:3.85g
4.28%
Cholesterol:18.36mg
6.12%
Sodium:1.12mg
0.05%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Protein:1.42g
2.85%
Vitamin K:25.87µg
24.64%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.23%
Selenium:4.71µg
6.73%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.22%
Vitamin C:1.48mg
1.8%
Phosphorus:16.34mg
1.63%
Fiber:0.41g
1.63%
Folate:6.32µg
1.58%
Copper:0.02mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious