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Churros Poppers are the perfect treat with their fried dough and cinnamon sugar coating! This recipe is quick and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand!
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Churros Easy Recipe
Sometimes, I get the weirdest cravings. The other day, I really wanted something with cinnamon, and the idea of churros came to mind. So I thought it would be fun to do a poppable version – because why not?! 😍
These Churros Poppers are so quick and easy to make! But, I will warn you, one batch of these cinnamony nuggets may not be enough. Seriously, you’ll want to eat the entire batch by yourself! It’s easy to double or triple if necessary – and if you run out during game time or a party, it’s a cinch to whip up another batch!
A cookie scoop helps keep the poppers in uniform size, but you could also use a rounded measuring spoon. It also helped me roll these while they were still a bit warm!
Get your stretchy pants out – I betcha can’t stop at one or two!
Churros Poppers FAQs
Think of a fluffy doughnut (in this case doughnut hole) with a cinnamon-sugar coating.
Yes, they are! Churros are so simple to make and only require a handful of ingredients – sugar, cinnamon, flour, water, salt, and oil.
If your churros are coming out raw or doughy, try frying them for a little longer. If they are dark and still raw, then your oil temperature may be too high or you may need to make smaller poppers to ensure they cook all of the way through.
You sure can! If you are making these ahead, I suggest not coating them until after they are reheated – they’ll be just as perfect as if you had made them from start to finish without freezing.
TO REHEAT: Bake the churros poppers in a 400°F oven for 3-6 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Tips
- While these little treats rock on their own, you can dip them into chocolate sauce, melted Nutella, caramel sauce, or dulce de leche for even more awesomeness!
- A cookie scoop helps keep the poppers in uniform size, but you could also use a rounded measuring spoon.
- When rolling these, you want a gentle roll – just enough to form a ball.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or brown paper bag, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; set aside.
- Heat about 2-1/2 inches deep of oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove it from the heat. Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- When the dough is cool enough to handle, scoop and lightly roll the dough into balls about the size of walnuts. Fry 3-4 dough balls at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan until golden brown. Remove from the oil and immediately shake or stir in the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture. Remove to a plate while you repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- While these little treats rock on their own, you can dip them into chocolate sauce, melted Nutella, caramel sauce, or dulce de leche for even more awesomeness!
- A cookie scoop helps keep the poppers in uniform size, but you could also use a rounded measuring spoon.
- When rolling these, you want a gentle roll – just enough to form a ball.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on January 9, 2014. Updated on July 14, 2021.
Wonderful! Great post!
Me again, visiting from the CNN, I'm totally loving these! I think I'll be pinning and sharing on FB 🙂
You have hands down the best recipes! I just love your stuff – and of course I pinned this 🙂
Big hugs friend!
Ang
These look awesome! Pinned!
These little bites look too good, like couldn't possibly stop eating them good! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
What if I don't have a deep fryer? Can I use a pan?
Sure, Jenn! Just make sure it's deep enough for the oil and it won't overflow! 🙂
Yum!! These look fantastic Jamie. I will have to try them the next time I am craving a cinnamony treat. 😉 Thank you so much for sharing them with us at Best of the Weekend.
would i be able to bake these or would that take away from the whole experience?
I haven't tried baking them! If you try it, I would love to know how it turns out 🙂
Congratulations…this post is being featured on Create It Thursday #37! Thanks for sharing such a great idea with us last week!
Hi there! I have featured your poppers for this week Family Fun Friday. Thank you so much for bringing them to the party! Hope to see you tomorrow! Blessings!